Chapter TenCreating Rich Interactive Documents

InDesign is generally thought of as page layout software for print publishers, and rightly so. It has many typographic, page design, and long document features that print publishers use to create design-intensive publications. InDesign also has several features that let you create visually rich, interactive online publications.

The ability to export InDesign layouts as dynamic SWF files is new in InDesign CS4 and allows publication designers and interactive design professionals to collaborate on interactive documents. The SWF files you export can include interactive buttons, hyperlinks, and page transitions and can be viewed using the free Adobe Flash Player. If you want to take things even ...

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