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InDesign Introduction

Provider
Desktop Training & Development Ltd
Summary
This one day course is designed to give delegates an introduction to InDesign.

About the Course

Target
Aimed at those with some computing experience and who want to learn the basics of InDesign.
Entry requirements
Delegates should be confident with the Windows environment, and experience with a mouse is essential.
Outcome
Content
The InDesign Interface
  • Using palettes, tools and menus
  • Creating custom workspaces
  • Using the Control palette
  • Using the Navigator palette
  • Zooming and scrolling
  • Using context menus

    InDesign Basics
  • Creating a new document
  • Creating and using frames
  • Selecting frames and contents
  • Introducing layers

    Working With Text
  • Placing text
  • Selecting and editing text
  • Handling missing fonts
  • Working with glyphs
  • Drag and drop text

    Formatting Characters
  • Character-level formatting
  • Introducing OpenType fonts
  • sing optical kerning
  • assigning languages
  • Common keyboard shortcuts

    Formatting Paragraphs
  • Paragraph-level formatting
  • Choosing a composer
  • Basic H&J options
  • 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

    Importing Graphics
  • Different file formats
  • Placing graphics
  • Manipulating graphics
  • Understanding fitting options
  • PSD and PDF layer options

    Combining Text And Graphics
  • Wrapping text around graphics
  • Introducing snippets

    Understanding Colour
  • Spot and process colours
  • Loading swatches
  • Working with swatches
  • Using stroke and fill options
  • Creating tints

    Questions And Answers


    Detailed worksheets and information sheets provide support throughout the course and upon your return to the office.
  • Cost
    £150
    Enrolment
    Telephone, fax or write to Destktop.
    Website
    www.desktoptraining.co.uk

    Availability

    Starts
    Training dates are available on request
    Duration
    1 day
    Timetable
    9.30 am - 16.30 pm
    Provider
    Desktop Training & Development Ltd

    Venues/Contact

    Main (View map) 11 Beta Terrace
    Masterlord Office Village
    Ransomes Europark
    Ipswich, Suffolk
    IP3 9FE
    UNITED KINGDOM

    Telephone 0845 1188150

    Email info@desktoptraining.co.uk

    Website http://www.desktopcourses.co.uk

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