InDesign CS3 Level 2

Learning Outcomes:

• Successfully base master pages on others as shown, and apply master pages to multiple pages.
• Position graphics so they flow within text, utilizing the directions in the manual and to the Instructor’s satisfaction.
• Correctly create a table of contents and an index as directed in the Lesson Lab.
• Import XML tags and efficiently apply them to document content, and import XML into a document’s layout placeholders as demonstrated in the Activity Lab.

This second in the series expands on your InDesign skill set with additional information about how to manipulate text, pictures, and pages. Use Advanced techniques to enhance the look and functionality of your documents.

• Managing Styles
• Developing Complex Paths
• Develop Bézier Paths and Create Compound Paths
• Manage long documents
• Import and Export a Variety of Files
• Adjusting Print settings
• Working with XML

InDesign CS3 Level 2

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Base master pages on others, and apply master pages to multiple pages. Decide whether to retain formatting, base styles on one another; and import and redefine styles. Position graphics so they flow within text; control composition, hyphenation, and justification; track and kern types; and scale text frames. Drag items between document windows; import files from various formats; and store and retrieve items in libraries. Edit paths; create compound paths; edit clipping paths; and convert text to outlines. Create a table of contents; create an index; and create a book consisting of multiple documents. Save print presets; and work with printing color separation. Import XML tags and apply them to document content; and import XML into a document’s layout placeholders or clank document.

Class targeted to: Those who may need to create huge documents that are attractive as well as can be accessed globally.

Prerequisites: InDesign CS3: Level 1.