Duration:
One day
Description:
This ILT series course builds on the fundamentals taught in InDesign CS4: Basic, ACE Edition. Students will start by learning how to create complex
document structures, create tint and gradient swatches, and use object libraries and snippets to work more efficiently. Students will then learn how to
create vector paths and wrap type on a path. Students will also learn advanced typography and composition techniques. In addition, students will work with
graphics, object styles, tables, special characters, and the Story Editor. Finally, students will learn how to manage long documents.
Table Of Contents:
Unit 1: Efficient layout
Topic A: Document setup
Topic B: Tint and gradient swatches
Topic C: Object libraries and snippets
Topic D: Item spacing
Unit 2: Vector paths
Topic A: Creating vector paths
Topic B: Vector paths and pictures
Topic C: Vector paths and type
Unit 3: Typography
Topic A: Manual type resizing
Topic B: Quick Apply
Topic C: Automated styles
Topic D: Graphics in typography
Topic E: Precise leading control
Topic F: Composition, hyphenation, and justification
Topic G: Horizontal spacing
Topic H: Typography shortcuts
Unit 4: Graphics
Topic A: Layer comps
Topic B: Transparency
Topic C: Object styles
Topic D: Transforming objects
Unit 5: Tables
Topic A: Creating tables
Topic B: Changing table structure
Topic C: Formatting tables
Unit 6: Text editing
Topic A: Story Editor
Topic B: Special characters
Topic C: Column, frame, and page breaks
Unit 7: Long documents
Topic A: Sections
Topic B: Tables of contents
Topic C: Indexes and cross-references
Topic D: Books
Topic E: Footnotes
Appendix A: ACE exam objectives map
Topic A: Comprehensive exam objectives
