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InDesign CS3 - Level 1

In this course, students work with some of the tools and features to create eye-catching printed documents using InDesign CS3.

Lesson 1: Managing the InDesign Environment
  • Explore the InDesign Environment
  • Customize the Workspace
  • Set General and Interface Preferences
Lesson 2: Designing Documents
  • Create a New Document
  • Add Text and Graphics
  • Edit Text
  • Thread Text Frames
  • Convert Other Application Files to InDesign
Lesson 3: Enhancing Documents
  • Apply Colors and Swatches
  • Apply Fills, Gradients, and Strokes
  • Format Characters and Paragraphs
  • Create and Apply Styles
  • Search and Replace Text and Characters
  • Develop Layers
  • Apply Transparency and Transparency Flattener Presets
Lesson 4: Adding Tables
  • Create a Table
  • Modify a Table Structure
  • Format a Table
  • Create Table and Cell Styles
Lesson 5: Finalizing Documents
  • Check Documents for Problems
  • Print a Document
  • Package Files
  • Prepare PDF Files for Web Distribution
  • Export PDF Files for Printing
Comment(s):
Students should be familiar with the basic functions of their computer's operating system such as creating folders, launching programs, and working with windows.


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