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Adobe InDesign Introduction
Start out the right way with Adobe InDesign, setting up documents for consistent layout, then working with typography, graphics, and other elements to create eye-catching and print ready content.
InDesign Beyond the Basics
Adobe InDesign Introduction
Adobe InDesign Introduction
Getting Started with InDesign
Course Overview
Participants on this 1 day Adobe InDesign – Getting Started with InDesign course will gain an understanding of the fundamental principles of InDesign, setting up documents for consistent layout, before working with text, graphics, and other elements to create eye-catching content ready for print. You will be given a solid foundation of skills upon which to build.
The course assumes no prior knowledge of InDesign, however people with limited exposure to the software or those who are working with documents created by others will also benefit from this course.
Course Details
Introduction
10 Students (max)
1 Day Training Course
9:00am -4:00pm
$480+GST
Upcoming Public Courses
Course delivery as
Face to Face training 
Call (03) 9999 7780 or email us with your contact details if you would like us to get in touch when we have enough participants.
Course Content
InDesign Essentials
- The InDesign Interface
- Understanding Panels
- Displaying and Hiding Rulers
- Displaying, Hiding & Docking Panels
- Using the Hand & Zoom Tools
- Using Keyboard Shortcuts
- Working With Workspaces
- Creating a Custom Workspace
Laying Out Pages
- Creating a New Document
- Adjusting Margins & Columns
- Smart Guides & Smart Spacing
- Using Shortcuts
- Using Rulers, Grids and Guides
Working with Layers
- Creating a New Layer
- Naming Layers
- Assigning Objects to Layers
- Reordering Layers
- Hiding and Viewing Layers
Working with Text
- Entering Text
- Selecting and Editing Text
- Handling Missing Fonts
Formatting Text
- Character Level Formatting
- Paragraph Level Formatting
Working with Graphics
- Different File Formats
- Placing Multiple Graphics
- Wrapping Text Around Images
- Understanding Fitting Options
Placing Text in InDesign
- Threading and Unthreading frames
- The Auto-Fit Text Function
- Flowing Text through Frames
Working with Styles
- Character and Paragraph Styles
- Creating, Editing and Applying Styles
- Creating and Applying Object Styles
Understanding Colour
- Spot and Process Colours
- Using Stroke and Fill
- Creating Tints
- Sampling Colours from Images
Exporting, Printing & Saving
- Saving InDesign Files
- Exporting as a PDF
- Using Live PreFlight
- Packaging Files for Hand Off
Any of our courses can be tailored to the unique requirements of your team. Our Off the Shelf courses are modularised with this option in mind, which means that you could mix and match from a selection of existing topics, or we can work with you to develop something specific to your organisation. Either way, we are on hand for advice on the best way to structure your customised training course.
To help you with your customised option, you can choose from our extensive list of course topics. We can then help you to assign the appropriate amount of content based on your training timeframe, and the best order of topics to ensure your training flows well. Our aim is to help every participant gain valuable knowledge and skills.