Adobe InDesign CS4 on Demand

6. Working with Objects and Layers

What You’ll Do

Create Shapes and Lines

Use the Selection Tool

Use the Direct Selection Tool

Resize and Move Objects

Duplicate Objects

Group and Combine Objects

Align and Distribute Objects

Arrange Object Stack Order

Transform Objects

Use the Free Transform Tool

Rotate, Scale, and Shear Objects

Repeat Object Transformations

Lock and Unlock Object Position

Create Inline Objects

Create Anchored Objects

Create and Delete Object Layers

Set Layer Options

Work with Layers

Use the Measure Tool

Introduction

A frame is a container that holds graphics, text, and shapes. There are three types of frames: unassigned, graphic, and text. The unassigned frame is useful for adding fill and stroke color to a layout. You use ...