Adobe InDesign CS4 on Demand

by Johnson, Steve; Perspection Inc.

• ISBN13: 9780789738394
• ISBN10: 0789738392
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-01-01
• Publisher: Que

Summary

Spend less time reading, more time learning! Master Adobe InDesign CS4 from start to finish - fast! Stock available January 2009  Combines up-to-the-minute quick-reference material and comprehensive step-bystep training in an easy-to-use color format  Includes bonus end-of-chapter and online workshop content that adds value beyond that offered by any competitive book  Includes complete coverage of ALL certification objectives for the latest Adobe Certified Expert exam on InDesign CS4! Adobe InDesign CS4 On Demand is built from the ground up for today's beginning-to-intermediate-level graphic designer. Like every book in the On Demand Series, this book teaches visually, using an easy, friendly, full-color format designed to 'show how,' instead of 'telling how.' But that's not all. This book: ' Combines step-by-step training with quick-reference material users can rely on long after they've mastered the core skills they need... ' Provides easy-to-follow task-based coverage, in which most tasks are only one or two pages ' Offers in-depth coverage of all ACE certification objectives, so readers can use it as a study guide to enhance their job prospects or current careers... ' Provides additional end-of-chapter workshops and online resources for readers who like to learn through hands-on projects... ' Helps upgraders by presenting a detailed list of new features, indexed to the pages where these features are covered Adobe InDesign CS4 On Demand offers focused coverage of the techniques InDesign users need most often. Thoroughly updated for InDesign CS4, it covers views, pages, books, text, images, objects, layers, color, fills, strikes, effects, points, paths, tables, styles, interactivity, automation, printing, output, and more - even design for portable devices, and integraton with other Adobe software. Simply put, no other book offers beginning-to-intermediate-level InDesign users this much simplicity, usable content, flexibility, and value.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. xvii
Getting Started with InDesign CS4	p. 1
Installing InDesign	p. 2
Getting Started	p. 4
Viewing the InDesign Window	p. 6
New!
Showing and Hiding Panels	p. 7
Working with Panels	p. 8 New!
Using the Tools and Control Panel	p. 10
Opening a Document	p. 12
Opening a Document with Adobe Bridge	p. 14
Inserting Images or Text in a Document	p. 16
Using the Status Bar	p. 17
Working with Document Windows	p. 18 New!
Checking for Updates Online	p. 20
Getting Help While You Work	p. 22 New!
Saving a Document	p. 24
Finishing Up	p. 26
New!
Creating and Viewing a Document	p. 27
Creating a New Document	p. 28 New!
Creating a New Document from a Template	p. 30
Creating a New Document Using Presets	p. 32
Setting Up a Document	p. 34
Changing the Display View	p. 36 New!
Changing the View with the Zoom Tool	p. 38
Viewing and Using Rulers	p. 40 New!
Using Guides	p. 42
New!
Changing Guides & Pasteboard Options	p. 44
Using Smart Guides	p. 46
New!
Using the Grid	p. 48
New!
Moving Around with the Hand Tool	p. 50
Working with the Info Panel	p. 51
Creating and Displaying Workspaces	p. 52
New!
Using Undo and Redo	p. 54
New!
Managing Pages and Books	p. 55
Using the Pages Panel	p. 56
New!
Inserting Pages	p. 58
Navigating Pages	p. 60
Deleting or Moving Pages	p. 62
New!
Working with Page Spreads	p. 64
Rotating Page Spreads	p. 65
New!
Creating Master Pages	p. 66
Working with Master Pages	p. 68
Working with Page Numbers and Sections	p. 70
Working with Chapter Numbers	p. 72
Creating and Using Text Variables	p. 74
Creating a Book	p. 76
Managing Books	p. 78
New!
Creating a Table of Contents	p. 80
Adjusting Layouts	p. 82
Working with
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Excerpts

Introduction Introduction How You'll Learn How This Book Works What's New Keyboard Shortcuts Step-by-Step Instructions Real World Examples Workshops Adobe Certified Expert Get More on the Web Welcome toAdobe InDesign CS4 On Demand, a visual quick reference book that shows you how to work efficiently with InDesign. This book provides complete coverage of basic to advanced InDesign skills. How This Book Works You don't have to read this book in any particular order. We've designed the book so that you can jump in, get the information you need, and jump out. However, the book does follow a logical progression from simple tasks to more complex ones. Each task is presented on no more than two facing pages, which lets you focus on a single task without having to turn the page. To find the information that you need, just look up the task in the table of contents or index, and turn to the page listed. Read the task introduction, follow the step-by-step instructions in the left column along with screen illustrations in the right column, and you're done. What's New If you're searching for what's new in InDesign CS4, just look for the icon:New!. The new icon appears in the table of contents and throughout this book so you can quickly and easily identify a new or improved feature in InDesign. A complete description of each new feature appears in the New Features guide in the back of this book. Keyboard Shortcuts Most menu commands have a keyboard equivalent, such as Ctrl+P (Win) or A+P (Mac), as a quicker alternative to using the mouse. A complete list of keyboard shortcuts is available on the Web athttp://www.perspection.com. Step-by-Step Instructions This book provides concise step-by-step instructions that show you "how" to accomplish a task. Each set of instructions includes illustrations that directly correspond to the easy-to-read steps. Also included in the text are timesavers, tables, and sidebars to help you work more efficiently or to teach you more in-depth information. A "Did You Know?" provides tips and techniques to help you work smarter, while a "See Also" leads you to other parts of the book containing related information about the task. Real World Examples This book uses real world example files to give you a context in which to use the task. By using the example files, you won't waste time looking for or creating sample files. You get a start file and a result file, so you can compare your work. Not every topic needs an example file, such as changing options, so we provide a complete list of the example files used throughout the book. The example files that you need for project tasks along with a complete file list are available on the Web athttp://www.perspection.com. Workshops This book shows you how to put together the individual step-by-step tasks into in-depth projects with the Workshop. You start each project with a sample file, work through the steps, and then compare your results with a project results file at the end. The Workshop projects and associated files are available on the Web athttp://www.perspection.com. Adobe Certified Expert This book prepares you fully for the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) exam for Adobe InDesign CS4. Each Adobe Certified Expert certification level has a set of objectives, which are organized into broader skill sets. To prepare for the certification exam, you should review and perform each task identified with a Adobe Certified Expert objective to confirm that you can meet the requirements for the exam. The Adobe Certified Expert objectives are available on the Web athttp://www.perspection.com. Get More on the Web In addition to the information in this book, you can also get more information on the Web to help you get up-to-speed faster with InDesign CS4. Some of the information includes: Transition Helpers Only New Features.Download and print the new feature tasks as a quick and easy guide. Productivity Tools Keyboard Shortcuts.Download a list of keyboard shortcuts to learn faster ways to get the job done. More Content Photographs.Download photographs and other graphics to use in your InDesign documents. More Content.Download new content developed after publication. You can access these additional resources on the Web athttp://www.perspection.com. Copyright Pearson Education. All rights reserved.