Adobe InDesign CS3 Bible - Softcover

Gruman, Galen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470119381 ISBN 13: 9780470119389

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2007

Synopsis

While QuarkXPress has been the most–widely used page–layout program in the world, Adobe InDesign is rapidly gaining ground with better typography and transparency features, speedier performance, and more overall control. Learn InDesign now from respected InDesign and QuarkXPress expert Galen Gruman. He packs this book with real–world insights from publishing pros who use InDesign in critical projects, shows you the program′s innovative architecture and functionality, and tells you everything you need to know to get up to speed. Whether an experienced designer, a novice, or somewhere in between, you′ll find all the real–world tips and techniques you′re looking for in this comprehensive reference.

About this title

About the Author

Galen Gruman is principal of the content and consulting firm The Zango Group and is a veteran desktop–publishing guru. He has written two dozen books on InDesign, QuarkXPress, and PageMaker, including QuarkXPress to InDesign: Face to Face. A former editor of Macworld, Gruman regularly contributes tips and publishing techniques to Macworld, Layers Magazine, and other publications.

From the Back Cover

Publish anything in print or online here′s the whole story

Whether you′re designing a complete book, creating an eye–catching ad, or producing your own newsletter, InDesign can make the job easier and more professional. More than a software how–to, this essential reference guides you through the complete process of publishing a document from start to finish. If you′re a veteran of previous versions, here′s the fast track to every upgrade; if you′re a recent InDesign convert, everything you need to get going is right here.

• Develop stunning layouts using the new lighting effects

• Create flexible business documents with text variables, TOCs, and more

• Apply rich formatting to text and tables with enhanced style and typography tools

• Build Web pages and eBook files to refine in your Web editor

• Simplify workgroup operations with InCopy

Apply colors and gradients with quick and easy methods

Choose from a variety of effects to get exactly the right look

Manipulate text and images with expert attention to detail

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Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470119381
• ISBN 13: 9780470119389
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 1032