Adobe InDesign CS2 Classroom in a Book

by Adobe Creative Team

• ISBN13: 9780321321855
• ISBN10: 0321321855
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback w/CD
• Copyright: 2006-01-01
• Publisher: Adobe Press

Summary

Classroom in a Book, the best-selling series of hands-on software training workbooks, helps you learn the features of Adobe software quickly and easily. Classroom in a Book offers what no other book or training program does-an official training series from Adobe Systems Incorporated, developed with the support of Adobe product experts.

Table of Contents

Getting Started
About Classroom in a Book	1	(1)
Prerequisites	1	(1)
Installing the program	2	(1)
Copying the Classroom in a Book files	2	(1)
Restoring default preferences	2	(1)
To delete your preferences	3	(1)
Additional resources	4	(1)
Adobe Certification	4	(3)
What's New in Adobe InDesign CS2
Object Styles	7	(1)
Adobe Bridge and Creative Suite integration	8	(1)
Improved text handling	9	(1)
Enhanced graphics handling	10	(1)
XML features	11	(2)
A Quick Tour of Adobe InDesign CS2
Getting started	13	(5)
Changing the viewing mode	18	(1)
Viewing guides	19	(1)
Adding text	20	(1)
Threading text in frames	21	(1)
Placing and flowing text	21	(2)
Threading text	23	(3)
Adding a pull-quote	26	(1)
Wrapping text around an object	27	(1)
Adding a stroke to the frame	28	(1)
Changing the frame and text position	29	(1)
Adjusting the size of an image	30	(1)
Working with styles	31	(1)
Applying paragraph styles	31	(2)
Formatting text for the character style	33	(1)
Creating and applying a character style	34	(1)
Applying object styles	35	(1)
Working with graphics	36	(1)
Positioning graphics within a frame	37	(1)
About the Position tool	38	(1)
Targeting layers when placing	39	(2)
Cropping and moving the photograph	41	(1)
Exploring on your own	42	(3)
Getting to Know the Work Area
Getting started	45	(1)
Looking at the work area	46	(1)
About the Toolbox	47	(3)
Document window	50	(2)
Using the Pasteboard	52	(1)
Viewing and arranging palettes	53	(3)
Customizing your workspace	56	(1)
Using palette menus	56	(2)
Changing the magnification of your document	58	(2)
Navigating through your document	60	(1)
Turning pages	60	(4)
Scrolling through a document	64	(1)
Using the Navigator palette	65	(1)
Working with layers	66	(2)
Using context menus	68	(1)
Selecting Objects	69	(1)
Using InDesign Help	70	(2)
Exploring on your own	72	(1)
Review questions	73	(1)
Review answers	73	(2)
Setting Up Your Document
Getting started	75	(2)
Creating and saving a custom page size	77	(1)
Starting a new document	78	(1)
Editing master pages	79	(1)
Adding guides to the master	80	(1)
Renaming the master page	81	(1)
Creating a master page for footers	81	(2)
Dragging guides from rulers	83	(2)
Creating a footer text frame in the master page	85	(3)
Creating a placeholder master	88	(1)
Adding a title placeholder frame	89	(2)
Adding a placeholder frame for graphics	91	(2)
Drawing a colored shape	93	(2)
Creating text frames with columns	95	(2)
Applying the masters to document pages	97	(2)
Adding sections to change page numbering	99	(2)
Adding new pages	101	(1)
Deleting and arranging pages	102	(1)
Placing text and graphics on the document pages	102	(3)
Overriding master page items on document pages	105	(2)
Editing master pages	107	(3)
Exploring on your own	110	(1)
Review questions	111	(1)
Review answers	111	(2)
Working with Frames
Getting started	113	(2)
Modifying text frames	115	(1)
Resizing text frames	115	(3)
Using anchor points to reshape a text frame	118	(2)
Modifying graphics frames	120	(2)
Resizing a graphics frame	122	(1)
Resizing and moving an image within a frame	122	(2)
Changing the shape of the frame	124	(1)
Modifying a frame within grouped objects	125	(1)
Wrapping text around a graphic	126	(2)
Creating new frames and adjusting the contents	128	(1)
Duplicating a frame and its contents	128	(1)
Replacing the contents of graphics frames	129	(1)
Converting shapes	130	(1)
Using the Position tool	131	(2)
Drawing a new graphics frame	133	(2)
Placing and coloring text in a color-filled frame	135	(1)
Orienting objects in space	136	(1)
Adjusting text inset within a frame	136	(1)
Rotating an object	137	(1)
Aligning multiple objects	138	(1)
Rotating an image within its frame	138	(1)
Finishing up	139	(1)
Exploring on your own	140	(1)
Review	141	(1)
Review questions	141	(1)
Review answers	141	(2)
Importing and Editing Text
Getting started	143	(1)
Managing fonts	144	(1)
Creating and entering text	145	(1)
Creating a headline and applying a style	145	(2)
Flowing text	147	(1)
Flowing text manually	147	(2)
Flowing text automatically	149	(1)
Resizing a text frame	150	(1)
Flowing text into an existing frame	151	(1)
Working with styles	152	(1)
Applying a style	152	(1)
Loading styles from another document	153	(2)
Vertically aligning text	155	(1)
Threading text	155	(3)
Changing the number of columns on a page	158	(1)
Using semi-autoflow to place text frames	159	(1)
Applying and editing the sidebar styles	160	(2)
Adding a page continuation note	162	(1)
Changing horizontal and vertical text alignment	163	(1)
Finding and changing	164	(3)
Finding and changing special characters	167	(1)
Finding and changing a missing font	168	(1)
Checking Spelling of a story	169	(1)
Adding words to a dictionary	170	(2)
Checking Spelling dynamically	172	(1)
Automatically correcting misspelled words	172	(2)
Checking Spelling with other languages	174	(1)
Drag and drop text editing	175	(1)
Using the story editor	176	(1)
Creating text on a path	177	(2)
Exploring on your own	179	(2)
Review questions	181	(1)
Review answers	181	(2)
Working with Typography
Getting started	183	(2)
Adjusting vertical spacing	185	(1)
Using a baseline grid to align text	185	(2)
Viewing the baseline grid	187	(2)
Changing the spacing above and below paragraphs	189	(2)
Changing fonts and type style	191	(2)
Changing paragraph alignment	193	(1)
Adding a decorative font and special character	193	(2)
Applying special font features	195	(1)
Applying a gradient to text	195	(2)
Creating a drop cap	197	(1)
Applying a fill and stroke to text	198	(1)
Adjusting the kerning and tracking	199	(2)
Applying the paragraph and single-line composers	201	(2)
Working with tabs	203	(3)
Creating a hanging indent	206	(1)
Adding a rule below a paragraph	207	(2)
Exploring on your own	209	(1)
Review questions	210	(1)
Review answers	210	(3)
Working with Color
Getting started	213	(2)
Defining printing requirements	215	(1)
Adding colors to the Swatches palette	216	(1)
Applying colors to objects	217	(3)
Creating dashed strokes	220	(1)
Working with gradients	221	(1)
Creating and applying a gradient swatch	222	(2)
Adjusting the direction of the gradient blend	224	(1)
Creating a tint	225	(2)
Creating a spot color	227	(1)
Applying color to text	228	(1)
Applying colors to additional objects	228	(2)
Creating another tint	230	(1)
Using advanced gradient techniques	231	(1)
Creating a gradient swatch with multiple colors	231	(1)
Applying the gradient to an object	232	(1)
Applying a gradient to multiple objects	233	(3)
Color management: An overview	236	(1)
About the device-independent color space	237	(1)
About ICC profiles	238	(1)
About color management engines	238	(1)
Components of a CMYK press-oriented workflow	239	(1)
Setting up color management in InDesign CS2	239	(1)
A look at the Bridge	240	(1)
Specifying the Adobe ACE engine	240	(2)
Setting up default working spaces	242	(1)
Assigning source profiles	243	(1)
Specifying the rendering intent	244	(1)
Color-managing imported graphics	245	(1)
Assigning a profile after importing an image	246	(1)
Embedding a profile in a Photoshop image	247	(1)
Setting up color management in Photoshop CS2	248	(3)
Assigning a profile while importing a graphic	251	(1)
Embedding a profile in an Illustrator graphic	252	(1)
Setting up color management in Illustrator CS2	253	(1)
Embedding a profile in a graphic from Illustrator	254	(1)
Placing a color-managed Illustrator file into InDesign CS2	255	(3)
Other information resources for color management	258	(1)
Exploring on your own	259	(1)
Review	260	(1)
Review questions	260	(1)
Review answers	260	(3)
Working with Styles
Getting started	263	(2)
Creating and applying object styles	265	(1)
Creating an object style	265	(3)
Applying an object style	268	(1)
Creating and applying character styles	269	(1)
Creating a character style	270	(3)
Applying a character style	273	(1)
Creating and applying paragraph styles	274	(1)
Creating a paragraph style	274	(3)
Applying a paragraph style	277	(1)
Nesting character styles inside paragraph styles	278	(1)
Creating a paragraph style for nesting	278	(4)
Creating a nested style	282	(4)
Globally updating styles	286	(2)
Loading styles from another document	288	(2)
Finishing up	290	(1)
Exploring on your own	291	(1)
Modifying an object style	292	(1)
Review questions	293	(1)
Review answers	293	(2)
Importing and Linking Graphics
Getting started	295	(2)
Adding graphics from other programs	297	(1)
Comparing vector and bitmap graphics	297	(1)
Managing links to imported files	298	(1)
Identifying imported images	299	(1)
Viewing information about linked files	300	(1)
Showing Files in the Explorer (PC) or Finder (Mac OS)	301	(1)
Updating revised graphics	301	(3)
Adjusting view quality	304	(1)
Working with clipping paths	305	(1)
Removing a white background using InDesign	305	(3)
Working with alpha channels	308	(1)
Importing a Photoshop file and alpha channels	309	(1)
Examining Photoshop paths and alpha channels	310	(2)
Using Photoshop alpha channels in InDesign	312	(2)
Placing native files	314	(1)
Importing a Photoshop file with layers and layer comps	314	(2)
Placing inline graphics	316	(2)
Adding text wrap to an inline graphic	318	(1)
Importing an Illustrator file	319	(1)
Importing an Illustrator file with layers	320	(2)
Using a library to manage objects	322	(2)
Creating a library	324	(1)
Using Adobe Bridge to import graphics	325	(1)
Exploring on your own	326	(1)
Review questions	327	(1)
Review answers	327	(2)
Creating Tables
Getting started	329	(3)
Importing and formatting a table	332	(1)
Formatting borders and alternating row colors	333	(3)
Adding cell strokes	336	(1)
Formatting the heading cells	336	(3)
Deleting a column	339	(1)
Using graphics within tables	340	(1)
Setting fixed column and row dimensions	340	(1)
Placing graphics in table cells	341	(2)
Placing multiple graphics in a cell	343	(2)
Formatting text within a table	345	(1)
Applying character styles to text in a table	345	(1)
Dragging to adjust column size	346	(2)
Working with tables within existing text frames	348	(1)
Finishing up	349	(1)
Exploring on your own	350	(1)
Review questions	351	(1)
Review answers	351	(2)
Working with Transparency
Getting started	353	(2)
Importing and colorizing a black-and-white image	355	(1)
Applying transparency settings	356	(1)
Changing the opacity of solid-color objects	357	(1)
Applying the Multiply blending mode	358	(2)
Applying feathering to the margins of an image	360	(1)
Adjusting the transparency settings for EPS images	361	(2)
Adjusting transparency for Photoshop images	363	(1)
Importing and adjusting Illustrator files that use transparency	364	(2)
Applying transparency settings to text	366	(1)
Creating a drop shadow	367	(2)
Exploring on your own	369	(1)
Review questions	370	(1)
Review answers	370	(3)
Working with Long Documents
Getting started	373	(1)
Defining a book	374	(1)
Creating a book file	374	(1)
Setting the order and pagination	375	(2)
Working with a table of contents	377	(1)
Adding the table of contents file	377	(1)
Generating a table of contents for the book	378	(2)
Maintaining consistency across book files	380	(1)
Reassigning the style source	380	(1)
Synchronizing book documents	380	(2)
Indexing the book	382	(1)
Creating index references	382	(2)
Creating index cross-references	384	(1)
Generating the index	385	(2)
Exploring on your own	387	(1)
Review questions	388	(1)
Review answers	388	(3)
Printing and PDF Exporting
Getting started	391	(2)
Using Preflight	393	(3)
Using Package	396	(2)
Creating an Adobe PDF proof	398	(1)
Separation preview	399	(1)
Transparency flattener preview	400	(2)
Previewing the page	402	(1)
Printing a laser or inkjet proof	402	(8)
Exploring on your own	410	(1)
Review questions	411	(1)
Review answers	411	(2)
Using XML
Getting started	413	(1)
About XML	414	(1)
Viewing XML tags	415	(2)
Importing and applying XML tags	417	(3)
Tagging images	420	(1)
Viewing and organizing structure	421	(2)
Viewing and applying attributes	423	(1)
Exporting XML	424	(2)
Importing XML	426	(2)
Mapping tags to style	428	(1)
Using XML snippets	429	(1)
Exploring on your own	430	(1)
Review questions	431	(1)
Review answers	431	(2)
Working with Adobe Bridge and Version Cue
Getting started	433	(1)
Using Adobe Bridge	434	(1)
Navigating and viewing files	434	(1)
Saving file groups	435	(1)
Working with Version Cue	436	(1)
Creating a new project and adding files	437	(2)
Working with file versions	439	(2)
Version Cue Workspace Administration	441	(1)
Organizing and locating files	442	(2)
Exploring on your own	444	(1)
Review questions	445	(1)
Review answers	445