2. Managing Windows and Panels

In this chapter, you learn how to maximize your work area by applying good window and panel management, and how to save and recall your favorite workspace environments.

As a layout artist, it’s important to make the most of your precious screen real estate. You’ll be happy to know that your work area onscreen won’t be eaten up by panels in InDesign CS5. You can use the resizable side wells located on the right and left sides of your screen to store individual panels, docked panel groups, or stacked panel windows. While docked in the side wells, panels can be minimized to display a small, labeled icon or just the icon itself. It has never been easier to collapse or dock panels, while still maintaining quick access ...

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