InDesign CS5: Introduction

Delivery method
Classroom based, maximum 5 delegates

Course description
[b]DAY ONE[/b]

The InDesign interface
Creating a new document
Creating and using frames
Selecting frames and content
The N-up View

Working with text
Placing text
Selecting and editing text
Handling missing fonts
Drag and drop text
Using the Content Indicator
Smart guides and smart spacing

Formatting copy
Character-level formatting
Paragraph-level formatting
Using the Eyedropper tool
Creating drop caps

Working with styles
Character and paragraph styles
Creating styles
Editing and applying styles
Introducing nested styles
Removing style formatting
Organising styles using Style Groups

Working with graphics
Using Mini-Bridge
Different file formats
Placing multiple graphics
Wrapping text around images
Manipulating graphics
Understanding fitting options
Sizing images with Auto-fit

Layout controls
Understanding the notion of Gridify
Working with the Gap tool
Using Live Distribute
PSD and PDF layer options

Understanding colour
Spot and process colours
Working with swatches
Using stroke and fill options
Creating tints
Sampling colours from images

Laying out pages accurately
Using rulers, grids and guides
Working with layers


Suitable for
This is an Adobe authorised course which will teach you to create professional, well designed documents and artwork using Adobe InDesign CS5.

Requirements
You need no previous experience to attend this course.