Adobe InDesign® CS3 - Level I

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

Course Information

In this course you will learn the basics of creating documents with Adobe InDesign®.

Duration

2 Days

Cost

£550 (ex VAT)

Schedule

Course Dates

Prerequisites

Before taking this course, students should be familiar with the basic functions of their computer’s operating system

Additional Notes

Courses can be run on Windows and Macintosh platforms and tailored to meet customers' requirements. Courses run in Edinburgh, Glasgow and at client sites throughout the UK.

Exams

N/A