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Adobe InDesign CS4 Fundamentals
 
Target Audience:  

This course is designed for users who have little or no experience using Adobe InDesign, but who have demanding workflows requiring integration between Adobe Creative Suite packages.

 
   
Objectives:  

By the end of the course, users will have gained a sound understanding of InDesign and will be able to easily publish multiple media types within documents.

 
   
Prerequisites:  

Basic knowledge of the Windows Operating System, and experience of Adobe Creative Suite software packages.

 
   
 
       
     
  Duration: 1 Day
  Cost: £175 + VAT
     
 
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Getting Started with InDesign CS4

  • Exploring the InDesign Interface
  • Customising the Interface
  • Using the Navigation Controls
  • Setting Working Preferences
 

Designing Documents

  • Creating a Document
  • Adding Text & Graphics
  • Converting Files
 

Enhancing Documents

  • Formatting Characters & Paragraphs
  • Applying Colour, Swatches & Gradient Effects
  • Applying Fills & Strokes
  • Creating & Applying Styles
 

Working with Page Elements

  • Arranging & Aligning Objects
  • Working with Layers
  • Page Setup Options
 
   

Managing Objects

  • Transforming Objects
  • Editing Objects
  • Treading Text Frames
  • Searching & Replacing Objects
  • Editing Text
 

Working with Tables

  • Creating a Table
  • Modifying Table Structure
  • Formatting a Table
  • Creating Table & Cell Styles
 

Finalising Documents

  • Checking Documents for Errors
  • Printing a Document
  • Packaging Files
  • Exporting & Preparing PDF files