Written by an expert on Adobe software training for some of the largest and most prestigious magazine, book and newspaper publishers in the world, InDesign in easy steps, 3rd edition is ideal for anyone wanting to get started with InDesign basics and become a competent and confident InDesign user. You’ll master the fundamentals and then progress to exploit the full creative potential of this powerful tool. In easy steps, you’ll learn:

• The InDesign environment and creating pages.


• Entering, editing and formatting text.


• Adding images and graphic frames.


• Arranging objects, layers and groups.


• Working with color creatively.


• Using tables and tabs to present data clearly.


• Printing and exporting for e-publishing.

Packed with clever tips throughout, you’ll soon be creating professional documents, stunning brochures, creative publications, and more!

For Windows and Mac users.

Table of Contents:

1. The Working Environment


2. Building Pages


3. Text Basics


4. Character Settings


5. Paragraph Settings


6. Images and Graphic Frames


7. Arranging Objects


8. Working with Color


9. Managing and Editing Text


10. The Pages Panel and Master Pages


11. Paragraph and Character Styles


12. Tables and Tabs


13. Printing and Exporting


14. Transformations and Transparency


15. Paths and the Pen Tool