Adobe® InDesign® CC (latest version) is a versatile desktop publishing application for creating typography and pixel models in record time. Create layouts for neat and attractive prints, tablets and other displays. Easily customise your layouts for different page sizes, terminal guidelines.
IT Training
InDesign CC – Level 1
Who should attend this course?
Graphic user who aims to create magazines, flyers, posters, business cards, … Any work that requires a lot of precision on any medium.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Windows environment
Switch to InDesign CS6 to create layouts for printing or various screen types in record time. Increase productivity with features like window splitting, Content Retriever, grayscale preview, easy access to recently used fonts, and more.
Course structure:
- The workspace
- Learn the features
- Creating a document
- Page management
- Text
- Object
- Object Management
- Transforming objects
- Character formatting
- Paragraph formatting
- Styles
- Tableaus
- Colour
- Export
- Impression
The workspace
- Understand Application windows
- Navigate pages
- Zoom
- Managing multiple windows
- Definition of rules and measures
- Positioning panels
- Backing up workspaces
- Setting display options
- Setting preferences
Learn the features
- Using the tool panel
- Learning keyboard shortcuts
- Using context menus
- Customizing menus
- Use Quick App
Creating a document
- Creating new documents
- Basic document setup
- Saving document properties
- Adjusting the margin and column guides
- Using Ruler Guides
- Adaptive authoring tools
Page management
- Insert, delete, and move pages
- Creating Color Guides for a Page
- Adding sections and page numbers
- Create and apply master pages
- Redefining template elements
- Liquid layout
- Layout variant
- Split window
Text
- Understanding text frames
- Entering and editing text
- Fill with alt text
- Using special characters
- Text import
- Setting text block options
- Creating text on a path
- Spelling in your document
- Using the AutoCorrect feature
- Find / Replace
- Creating text variables
- PDF forms in InDesign
- Middle East language support
Object
- Selecting objects
- By performing basic movements and filling
- By performing advanced movements
- Use of transparency
- Adding drop shadows
- Fringe application
- Using effects from other format objects
- Using the Eyedropper tool
- Finding and changing the shape of objects
Object Management
- Stacking objects
- Working with layers
- Corner Options Overview
- Grouping and locking objects
- Alignment and distribution
- Alignment with key objects
- Text wrapping comprehension
- Editing text wrapping
- Related content
- Options for permanently adjusting blocks
Transforming objects
- Duplicate objects
- Rotate objects
- Mirrored objects
Character formatting
- Apply a basic character style
- Apply an advanced character style
- Change case
- Using Find/Replace for text formatting
Paragraph formatting
- Understanding paragraph formatting
- Use of drop caps
- The application of hyphenation
- Justification
- Align to reference grid
- Application of the rules of the paragraph
- Use of automatic chips and number
- Chip customization
Styles
- Applying character styles
- Apply paragraph styles
- Working with nested styles
- Working with object styles
- Imported text cleanup
Tableaus
- Creating a table
- Adjusting rows and columns
- Adding and removing rows and columns
- Formatting a table
- Cell formatting
- Adding headers and footers
- Import microsoft word and Excel tables
Color
- Creating a fill and/or stroke
- Apply a gradient to the fill and/or stroke
- Using RGB
- Using CMYK
- Using the nuanced
- Pantone color integration
Export
- In Package
- Export a PDF file (print or interactive)
- Export a JPEG, PNG, EPS file
- Exporting a SWF file
- Interactive HTML content
Impression
- Using Control Options
- Packaging for production
- Using the Print dialog box
Practical information
Duration
3 Days
Languages
FR / NL
Price
€ 1200 + 3% VAT
Location
Classroom Courses
Schedule
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