InDesign CS3 in Easy Steps

Description

If your aim is to get started with the basics; become a competent and confident user; and then to master InDesign - this book is for you. Written by an industry professional with over 16 years experience of training in electronic publishing software, InDesign CS3 in easy steps breaks down this versatile, user-friendly page layout software into a straightforward, manageable and logical series of learning events.

The book builds from the basics, to cover more and more of the extensive range of functionality InDesign CS3 has to offer. By following the book's logical structure you can develop the core skills needed to master the software.

Since its launch, InDesign has led a new wave in publishing and design innovation. With this In Easy Steps primer in hand, you too can be part of this creative workflow revolution.

CONTENTS:

1. The Working Environment

2. Building Pages

3. Text Basics

4. Character Settings

5. Paragraph Settings

6. Images and Graphic Frames

7. Arranging Objects

8. Working with Color

9. Managing and Editing Text

10. The Pages Panel and Master Pages

11. Paragraph, Character & Object Styles

12. Tables and Tabs

13. Table of Contents, Indexing and Books

14. Printing and Exporting

15. Transformations and Transparency

16. Paths and the Pen Tool

Index