Indesign Cs3 for Dummies

by Galen Gruman

Published 1 January 2007
Packed with the latest InDesign tips and techniques The secrets of InDesign page layout - explained in plain English! New to InDesign? Making the switch from QuarkXPress(r)? No worries - this easy-to-follow guide shows you how to master this electronic publishing tool, customize the interface, work with objects and graphics, calibrate color, create PDF files, and more. From pages, panels, and pictures to text, tabs, and tables, you'll design and output like a pro every time!* Set up a new publication* Create and use master pages* Add frames, lines, and colors* Manage chapters and books* Output your files* Import and place pictures

  • Over the last few years, Adobe InDesign has made significant inroads against QuarkXPress, with adoptions by major media companies such as Meredith Corporation and Hearst Magazines; it is now the only desktop publishing program taught at many art schools
  • Shows graphic designers how to get up to speed quickly on the latest InDesign release, make the most of program tools, create great page designs, add sparkle, and output to a variety of media
  • The authors, both Quark experts who've converted to InDesign, offer special tips and insights to Quark users who are making (or thinking of making) the switch to InDesign