InDesign CS6: Visual QuickStart Guide

2. Document Setup

In This Chapter

The Welcome Screen

Setting Up Documents

Setting the Layout Options

Changing Layout Options

Using the Document Presets

Using Document Rulers

Using the Page Tool

Working with Guides

Using Smart Guides

Viewing Transformation Values

Working with Document Grids

Changing the Magnification

View and Pasteboard Controls

Using the Zoom and Hand Tools

Controlling Windows

Using the Application bar

File Maintenance

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