InDesign In-Depth

Class Description

Discover a new level of creative freedom and productivity with advanced InDesign skills. This is your opportunity to discover the hidden power of each tool and technology available. If you are already an avid user of InDesign or another page layout application, this course outline gives you everything you need to advance to the next level.

Class Objectives

Learn to use each tool most effectively.
Discover the best techniques for formatting documents.
Take advantage of InDesign's automation capabilities.
Gain a complete understanding of transparency and printing technologies.
Learn to collaborate efficiently with others.

Class Topics

Advanced Typography & Styles

Explore advanced type formatting
Creating advanced Character, Paragraph, and Object Styles
Automate formatting with Nested Styles, Quick Apply, Next Style, and Object Styles

Advanced Master Pages

Using Master Pages to set up sophisticated documents
Explore advanced layout strategies
Automate formatting with Master Pages

Importing and Threading Text

Setting up a document for efficient text flow
Efficiently thread text in a document

Advanced Graphics and Layout

Placing various file formats
Working with Clipping Paths and Text Wraps
Working with Libraries and Snippets

Advanced Color

Managing color for reliable output

Printing and Transparency

Understanding transparency
Printing with transparency
Create output-reliable documents

Automate InDesign

Using Data Merge to automate production
Using XML to automate production

Collaborating on Projects

Using Adobe Version Cue
Using Adobe Bridge