InDesign CS2 Introduction

2 days

Overview

You are starting to familiarize yourself with print layout and design using InDesign. You would like to learn about the tools and features available to you in InDesign CS2. In this course, you'll work with some of the tools and features to create eye-catching printed documents using InDesign CS2.

Course Objective

You will utilize Adobe InDesign CS2 to create and deliver eye-catching printed documents and design content for the web.

Target student

This course is intended for graphic designers, creative professionals, print professionals, publishers, pre-press professionals, and marketing communications professionals.

Prerequisites

Before taking this course, the student must have basic PC skills, including a basic understanding of a computer's operating system, how to launch an application and create and save files, as well as how to copy files from CDs and other media.

Managing the InDesign Environment

Introduction to InDesign
Customize Your Workspace
Set General Preferences
Manage Document Presets

Designing Documents

Create a New Document
Alter a Document's Layout
Create the Structure of a Document
Develop Master Pages
Manage Text and Graphic Placement
Develop Layers

Managing Text

Add Text
Edit Text
Spell Check Text
Thread Text
Change Text Threads
Format Characters
Format Paragraphs
Manage Styles

Utilizing Colors, Swatches, and Gradients

Utilize Color
Utilize Swatches
Apply Fills, Gradients, and Strokes

Managing Transparency

Apply Transparency
Apply Transparency Flattener Presets

Utilizing Tables

Create a Table
Modify a Table
Format a Table

Preparing for Handoff to a Service Provider

Check Documents for Problems
Print a Document
Package Files
Preview Output

Creating Acrobat PDF Files

Prepare PDF Files for Web Distribution
Manage PDF Presets
Export PDF Files for Printing

Administering Advanced Styles

Manage Style Overrides
Base One Style on Another
Import and Redefine Styles

Controlling Text

Create and Use Anchored Objects
Flow Text and Inline Graphics
Handle Text Layout
Merge Data

Handling Page Elements and Graphics

Duplicate Items
Locate Assets Using Adobe Bridge
Place Items from Other Applications
Align, Size, and Transform Images
Manage Libraries

Developing Bezier Paths

Draw and Edit Bézier Paths
Create Compound Paths
Create Clipping Paths
Create Type Outlines

Managing Long Documents

Create Document Sections
Create a Table of Contents
Generate an Index
Insert and Format Footnotes
Add and Edit Hyperlinks
Create a Book

Importing and Exporting Files

Import Layered Files
Export PDF Files

Adjusting Print Settings

Create Print Presets
Preview Print Output

Working with XML

Integrate XML into a Document
Import XML
Export XML
Integrate XML with Tables
Create and Use a Snippet