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INDESCS3 - InDesign CS3: Creating Basic and Advanced Publications

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You are starting to familiarize yourself with print layout and design using InDesign. You would like to learn about the tools and features available to you in InDesign CS3. In this course, you'll work with some of the tools and features to create eye-catching printed documents using InDesign CS3. Using Adobe® InDesign®, you have created simple documents. Now, you may need to create huge documents that are attractive as well as can be accessed globally. In this course, you will deploy the advanced InDesign techniques to enhance the look and functionality of your documents.

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Prerequisites

Before taking this course, students should be familiar with the basic functions of their computer's operating system such as creating folders, launching programs, and working with windows. Students should also have the basic Windows application skills, such as copying and pasting objects, formatting text, and saving files.

Detailed Class Syllabus

Lesson 1: Managing the InDesign Environment

Topic 1A: Explore the InDesign Environment

Topic 1B: Customize the Workspace

Topic 1C: Set General and Interface Preferences

Lesson 2: Designing Documents

Topic 2A: Create a New Document

Topic 2B: Add Text and Graphics

Topic 2C: Edit Text

Topic 2D: Thread Text Frames

Topic 2E: Convert Other Application Files to InDesign

Lesson 3: Enhancing Documents

Topic 3A: Apply Colors and Swatches

Topic 3B: Apply Fills, Gradients, and Strokes

Topic 3C: Format Characters and Paragraphs

Topic 3D: Create and Apply Styles

Topic 3E: Search and Replace Text and Characters

Topic 3F: Develop Layers

Topic 3G: Apply Transparency and Transparency Flattener Presets

Lesson 4: Adding Tables

Topic 4A: Create a Table

Topic 4B: Modify a Table Structure

Topic 4C: Format a Table

Topic 4D: Create Table and Cell Styles

Lesson 5: Finalizing Documents

Topic 5A: Check Documents for Problems

Topic 5B: Print a Document

Topic 5C: Package Files

Topic 5D: Prepare PDF Files for Web Distribution

Topic 5E: Export PDF Files for Printing

Lesson 6: Managing Styles

Topic 6A: Manage Style Overrides

Topic 6B: Base One Style on Another

Topic 6C: Apply Styles in a Sequence

Topic 6D: Import Styles from a Microsoft® Word Document

Topic 6E: Redefine Styles

Lesson 7: Developing Complex Paths

Topic 7A: Create Bézier Paths

Topic 7B: Create Compound Paths

Topic 7C: Create Clipping Paths

Topic 7D: Create Type Outlines

Lesson 8: Handling Page Elements

Topic 8A: Place Inline Graphics

Topic 8B: Manipulate Graphics

Topic 8C: Handle Text Layout

Topic 8D: Create Duplicate Items

Topic 8E: Create Anchored Objects

Topic 8F: Manage Libraries

Lesson 9: Administering External Files

Topic 9A: Locate Assets Using Adobe® Bridge

Topic 9B: Merge Data

Topic 9C: Import Layered Files

Topic 9D: Export PDF Files

Topic 9E: Export XHTML Files

Lesson 10: Working with XML

Topic 10A: Integrate XML into a Document

Topic 10B: Import XML

Topic 10C: Export Documents as XML Files

Topic 10D: Create a Snippet

Lesson 11: Managing Long Documents

Topic 11A: Create Hyperlinks

Topic 11B: Insert Footnotes

Topic 11C: Insert Text Variables

Topic 11D: Create the Table of Contents

Topic 11E: Generate an Index

Topic 11F: Create Document Sections

Topic 11G: Create a Book

Lesson 12: Adjusting Print Settings

Topic 12A: Create Print Presets

Topic 12B: Preview Print Output