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Adobe® InDesign® CS3 Classroom in a Book®

Name: Adobe® InDesign® CS3 Classroom in a Book®
Author: Adobe Creative Team
ISBN: 9780321492012

by Adobe Creative Team

April 2007

Beginner to intermediate

464 pages

9h 58m

English

Adobe Press

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Getting Started
About Classroom in a BookPrerequisitesInstalling the softwareInstalling the Classroom in a Book fontsSaving, deleting, and restoring preference filesCopying the Classroom in a Book filesColor profilesAdditional resourcesUseful linksAdobe certification
What’s New in Adobe InDesign CS3
Enhanced workspaceCustomizable user interfaceProductivity enhancementsExpanded layout featuresImproved text handlingEnhanced graphics handlingLong document enhancementsXHTML exportingXML features
A Quick Tour of Adobe InDesign CS3
Getting startedViewing the lesson documentChanging the View modeViewing guidesAdding textThreading text in framesPlacing and flowing textThreading textAdding a pull-quoteWrapping text around an objectAdding a stroke to the frameChanging the frame and text positionAdjusting the size of an imageWorking with stylesApplying paragraph stylesFormatting text for the character styleCreating and applying a character styleApplying object stylesWorking with graphicsPositioning graphics within a frameAbout the Position toolTargeting layers when placingCropping and moving the photographExploring on your own
1. Getting to Know the Work Area
Getting startedLooking at the work areaAbout the Tools panelAbout the Control panelAbout the document windowMultiple document windowsViewing and arranging panelsCustomizing your workspaceUsing panel menusChanging the magnification of a documentUsing the view commands and magnification menuUsing the Zoom toolNavigating through your documentTurning pagesScrolling through a documentUsing the Navigator panelUsing context menusSelecting objectsUsing InDesign HelpUsing keywords, links, and the indexLocating a topic using the indexExploring on your ownReviewReview questionsReview answers
2. Setting Up Your Document
Getting startedCreating and saving custom page settingsCreating a new documentSwitching between open InDesign documentsWorking with master pagesAdding guides to the masterDragging guides from rulersCreating a text frame on the master pageRenaming the master pageCreating additional master pagesCreating a placeholder masterAdding a title placeholder frameAdding placeholder frames for graphicsWrapping text around a graphicDrawing colored shapesCreating text frames with columnsApplying the masters to document pagesAdding sections to change page numberingAdding new pagesArranging and deleting pagesPlacing text and graphics on the document pagesOverriding master page items on document pagesViewing the completed spreadExploring on your ownReviewReview questionsReview answers
3. Working with Frames
Getting startedWorking with layersCreating and editing text framesCreating and resizing text framesReshaping a text frameCreating multiple columnsAdjusting text inset within a frameVertically aligning text within a frameCreating and editing graphics framesDrawing a new graphics framePlacing graphics within an existing frameResizing a graphics frameResizing and moving an image within a frameReplacing the contents of graphics framesChanging the shape of a frameWrapping text around a graphicWorking with framesWorking with compound shapesConverting shapesUsing the Position toolRotating an objectRotating an image within its frameAligning multiple objectsScaling grouped objectsSelecting and modifying a frame within grouped objectsFinishing upExploring on your ownReviewReview questionsReview answers
4. Importing and Editing Text
Getting startedManaging fontsFinding and changing a missing fontCreating and entering textCreating a headline and applying a styleVertically aligning textFlowing textFlowing text manuallyWorking with stylesApplying a styleFlowing text automaticallyResizing a text frameAdding a column breakAdding a jump line page numberChanging horizontal and vertical text alignmentUsing semi-autoflow to place text framesChanging the number of columns on a pageLoading styles from another documentFlowing text into an existing frameFinding and changingFinding text and changing formattingChecking the spelling of a storyAdding words to a dictionaryAdding words to a document-specific dictionaryChecking spelling dynamicallyAutomatically correcting misspelled wordsDrag and drop text editingUsing the Story EditorExploring on your ownReviewReview questionsReview answers

5. Working with Typography
Getting startedAdjusting vertical spacingUsing a baseline grid to align textViewing the baseline gridChanging the spacing above and below paragraphsChanging fonts and type styleChanging paragraph alignmentAdding a decorative font and special characterCreating a drop capApplying a fill and stroke to textAdjusting the drop cap alignmentAdjusting letter and word spacingAdjusting the kerning and trackingApplying the paragraph and single-line composersWorking with tabsCreating a hanging indentAdding a rule below a paragraphExploring on your ownReviewReview questionsReview answers
6. Working with Color
Getting startedDefining printing requirementsAdding colors to the Swatches panelApplying colors to objectsCreating dashed strokesWorking with gradientsCreating and applying a gradient swatchAdjusting the direction of the gradient blendCreating a tintCreating a spot colorApplying color to textApplying colors to additional objectsCreating another tintUsing advanced gradient techniquesCreating a gradient swatch with multiple colorsApplying the gradient to an objectApplying a gradient to multiple objectsEnsuring consistent colorAn overview of color managementAbout the device-independent color spaceAbout ICC profilesAbout color management enginesComponents of a CMYK press-oriented workflowSetting up color management in InDesign CS3A look at Adobe BridgeSpecifying the Adobe ACE engineSetting up default working spacesAssigning source profilesSpecifying the rendering intentUsing full-resolution display with color managementColor-managing imported graphics in InDesign CS3Assigning a profile after importing an imageEmbedding a profile in a Photoshop imageSetting up color management in Photoshop CS3Embedding the profileUpdating the image within InDesign CS3Assigning a profile while importing a graphicEmbedding a profile in an Illustrator graphicSetting up color management in Illustrator CS3Embedding a profile in a graphic from IllustratorPlacing a color-managed Illustrator file into InDesign CS3Other information resources for color managementExploring on your ownReviewReview questionsReview answers
7. Working with Styles
Getting startedCreating and applying paragraph stylesCreating a paragraph styleApplying a paragraph styleCreating and applying character stylesCreating a character styleApplying a character styleNesting character styles inside paragraph stylesCreating character styles for nestingCreating a nested styleCreating and applying object stylesCreating an object styleApplying an object styleCreating and applying table and cell stylesCreating cell stylesCreating a table styleApplying a table styleGlobally updating stylesLoading styles from another documentReviewReview questionsReview answers
8. Importing and Linking Graphics
Getting startedAdding graphics from other programsComparing vector and bitmap graphicsManaging links to imported filesIdentifying imported imagesViewing information about linked filesShowing files in Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac OS)Updating revised graphicsAdjusting view qualityWorking with clipping pathsRemoving a white background using InDesignWorking with alpha channelsImporting a Photoshop file and alpha channelsExamining Photoshop paths and alpha channelsUsing Photoshop alpha channels in InDesignPlacing native filesImporting a Photoshop file with layers and layer compsPlacing inline graphicsAdding text wrap to an inline graphicImporting an Illustrator fileImporting an Illustrator file with layersUsing a library to manage objectsCreating a libraryUsing Adobe Bridge to import graphicsExploring on your ownReviewReview questionsReview answers
9. Creating Tables
Getting startedImporting and formatting a tableFormatting borders and alternating row colorsEditing cell strokesFormatting the header cellsDeleting a columnUsing graphics within tablesSetting fixed column and row dimensionsPlacing graphics in table cellsPlacing multiple graphics in a cellFormatting text within a tableEditing imported paragraph styles in a tableCreating a new cell styleDragging to adjust column sizeFinishing upExploring on your ownReviewReview questionsReview answers
10. Working with Transparency
Getting startedImporting and colorizing a black-and-white imageApplying transparency settingsAbout the Effects panelChanging the opacity of solid-color objectsApplying a blending modeAdjusting the transparency settings for EPS imagesAdjusting transparency for Photoshop imagesImporting and adjusting Illustrator files that use transparencyApplying transparency settings to textApplying transparency settings to text frame fillWorking with effectsApplying basic feathering to the margins of an imageApplying a gradient featherApplying multiple effects to objectsEditing and removing effectsExploring on your ownReviewReview questionsReview answers
11. Working with Long Documents
Getting startedStarting a bookCreating a book fileAdding documents to a book fileSpecifying page numbering across the bookCustomizing page numberingCreating a running footerDefining a text variableInserting a text variableAdding a footnoteSynchronizing a bookGenerating a table of contentsPreparing to generate the table of contentsSetting up the table of contentsFlowing the table of contentsIndexing a bookAdding index topics and referencesGenerating an indexExploring on your ownReviewReview questionsReview answers
12. Output and PDF Exporting
Getting startedUsing PreflightUsing PackageCreating an Adobe PDF proofSeparations previewTransparency flattener previewPreviewing the pagePrinting a laser or inkjet proofExploring on your ownReviewReview questionsReview answers
13. Using XML
Getting startedAbout XMLViewing XML tagsImporting and applying XML tagsTagging imagesViewing and organizing structureViewing and applying attributesExporting XMLImporting XMLMapping tags to styleUsing XML snippetsExploring on your ownReviewReview questionsReview answers
Production Notes
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Chapter 2. Setting Up Your Document

By taking advantage of the tools that help you set up your document, you can ensure consistent page layout and simplify your work. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to set up a new document, create master pages, and set columns and guides.

In this introduction to setting up your document, you’ll learn how to do the following:

Start a new document.
Create, edit, and apply multiple master pages.
Set document defaults.
Adjust pasteboard size and bleed area.
Create section markers.
Override master page items on document pages.
Add text wrap to a graphic.
Add graphics and text to document pages.

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