STANDARD COURSES Access ACT! Dreamweaver Excel Flash FrontPage Illustrator InDesign Introduction Advanced Office 2007 Outlook Photoshop Powerpoint Project Soft Skills Technical Skills Visio Windows Vista Word Course Fees	Adobe InDesign Training Course - Introduction Who should attend this Adobe InDesign course? The Adobe InDesign Introduction course is suitable for those with no previous experience of Adobe InDesign or those who are self taught. How long is this Adobe InDesign course? 2 Days What are the benefits of attending this Adobe InDesign course? You will learn how to produce documentation from design concept right through to output. Practical projects will range from creating single sided literature to longer publications incorporating text and graphic elements to achieve appropriate layouts. The Adobe InDesign course includes topics and theory sessions listed in the course outline which will give you a comprehensive understanding of features and processes involved in producing effective documentation. The cost of the course includes a Visual Quick Start book, 3 months telephone support, certificate, refreshments and lunch. What are the prerequisites? No previous knowledge of Adobe InDesign is required, but familiarity with Mac or Windows operating system is recommended. COURSE OUTLINE     Introduction to the interface Overview of the toolbox Setting preferences Tiling windows Magnification and views Specifying page attributes Document setup Setting margins and columns Locking column guides Adjusting document setup Using ruler guides Moving the zero point Using x and y references Locking a point in the proxy box Creating text frames Resizing, repositioning & rotating text frames Using the transform palette Grouping objects Grouped object display Importing text Placing text files Linking and unlinking text frames Introduction to typography Showing hidden characters Typeface, style and size Leading and spacing Formatting paragraphs Setting rules, drop caps and rotating text Setting tabs and bullets Measuring tab positions Modifying tabs Setting bulleted paragraphs Automatic bullets and numbering Proofing options Checking spelling Dynamic spell check Text AutoCorrect Using find and change Styles Creating paragraph and character styles Applying the basic paragraph style option Applying style sheets Modifying style sheets Locally formatting a style Using the quick apply feature for character and paragraph styles Importing style sheets to a new document Selectively loading styles Importing graphics Resizing graphics Combining text and graphics Setting a text wrap Duplicating objects Using arrangement options Master pages Creating master pages Applying master pages Modifying master pages Inserting page numbering Working with colour Using the colour palette Colour application Stroke and fill options Specifying a Pantone colour Saving InDesign files Printing files Exporting as a PDF file Related courses Adobe InDesign Tips and Tricks Adobe InDesign Advanced Adobe Illustrator Introduction Adobe InDesign Training Course - Advanced Who should attend this Adobe InDesign course? The Adobe InDesign Advanced course is suitable for those have attended the introductory level course, or have an equivalent level of knowledge. Familiarity with the operating system and the keyboard is a course prerequisite. How long is this Adobe InDesign course? 1 Day What are the benefits of attending this Adobe InDesign course? You have experience using the basic features and capabilities of InDesign, but are looking to enhance your publications by applying more advanced creative techniques. In this course, you will expand your InDesign skill set with new techniques for applying master pages, styles, text control, sectioning, and XML. The cost of the course includes 3 months telephone support, a certificate, refreshments and lunch. COURSE OUTLINE     Style sheets Creating object styles Applying object styles Editing object styles Style palette changes: Using the clear overrides button Applying the Basic Paragraph style option Setting up the Next Style option to automate the application of styles sheets Using the Quick Apply feature for character and paragraph styles Selectively loading styles Mapping styles on import Saving a mapping set as a preset Delete styles remap Objects Using the Transform Again feature Anchored Objects: Inserting an anchored object Snippets: Creating a Snippet Creating a database using Snippets Building a page layout using a Snippet Graphics features Control over PSD and PDF layers Using Photoshop comp layers in InDesign Multi-page PDF place Position tool Fill Frame Proportionally Drop Shadow noise Reveal Link in Finder/Explorer Converting Shapes and Paths Adding all Items to the Library Lock Column Guides JPEG Export Loading Custom Swatches between Adobe applications Grouped Object display Text features Adding footnotes Using the Word and RTF import options dialog Frame-based grids Setting the Hyphenate last word option Last Line Right Indent option Dynamic Spell Check Text AutoCorrect Drag and Drop Automatic Bullets and Numbering WYSIWYG Fonts Turning off WYSIWYG Fonts in Preferences Saving files backwards using the .INX format Looking at the vertical depth ruler in the Story Editor Adding and removing spaces Unformatted Paste Using the Move Pages feature Working with multiple dictionaries Transparency How transparency works Considerations for output Transparency blending modes Creating transparency knockouts Using Transparency Flattener styles Using layers for accurate output Using PDF export styles Working with long documents The Book feature Using the Book file with a style source Creating a Table of Contents Creating an Index Preflighting the Book file Hyperlinks Adding navigation aids to the document Creating PDF links from a table of contents Managing colour The Overprint Preview The Ink Manager Parent and child tint swatches Essential shortcuts Selecting shortcuts Navigating shortcuts Tips and tricks		"Not only have Merrill Consultants provided us with consistently first rate IT support and training including Outlook 2003 and Powerpoint, they have also become a valuable associate organisation. 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