Overview of Desktop Publishing & InDesign Uses
Understanding the Workspace & Panels
Setting Up New Documents (Page Size, Margins, Columns, Bleeds)
Navigating Pages & Zoom Controls
Working with Multiple Pages & Master Pages
Understanding Color Modes (RGB, CMYK, Spot Colors)
Understanding Text Frames & Graphic Frames
Creating, Resizing, and Moving Frames
Frame Fitting Options for Images
Transforming Objects (Rotate, Scale, Shear, Flip)
Aligning & Distributing Objects
Grouping, Locking & Arranging Objects
Adding & Formatting Text
Character Formatting (Font, Size, Leading, Kerning, Tracking)
Paragraph Formatting (Alignment, Indents, Spacing)
Using Paragraph & Character Styles
Working with Bulleted & Numbered Lists
Applying Drop Caps & Text Effects
Linking Text Frames Across Pages (Threading Text)
Text on a Path Tool
Inserting Special Characters, Symbols & Glyphs
Spell Checking & Find/Replace
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Working with Story Editor
Controlling Hyphenation & Justification
Placing & Importing Images
Managing Linked Files with Links Panel
Image Resolution & Quality Settings
Clipping Paths & Transparency
Using Layers for Image Management
Converting Text to Outlines
Creating & Applying Color Swatches
Gradient Swatches & Gradient Feather Tool
Spot Colors & Process Colors
Tint & Opacity Settings
Using Color Themes
Using Rulers, Guides, and Grids
Setting Up Baseline Grids for Text Alignment
Working with Margins & Bleed for Print
Page Numbering & Sections
Creating Templates for Reuse
Master Page Design for Consistency
Creating & Formatting Tables
Applying Table & Cell Styles
Adding Images into Tables
Merging & Splitting Cells
Applying Drop Shadows & Transparency Effects
Feathering, Bevel, and Emboss Effects
Creating Interactive PDFs with Hyperlinks & Buttons
Adding Page Transitions for Presentations
Creating Interactive Forms
