Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #258445 in Books
• Published on: 2007-06-08
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 2.27" h x 7.42" w x 9.22" l, 3.26 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 1040 pages

Review
"It features plenty of helpful screenshots and tips to help you get the most from the package." (Twohundredby200, October 2007)

Book Info
Designed to help you master Adobe's nextgeneration desktop publishing system, find tips and tricks for high-impact design and layout, and optimizing InDesign for super-efficient project workflow. Softcover. CD-ROM included.

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

Companion Web site
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