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InDesign CC Introduction
Learn the fundamentals of Adobe InDesign, the industry standard for desktop publishing.Preview the first lesson free — get full access to all 75 lessons.
Beginner Provider : George Dowden 13 chapters · 75 Lessons · 4h 31m in English, Spanish
Course Description
Adobe InDesign offers users the opportunity to create newsletters, posters, flyers, magazines, catalogs, and more. Whether you plan on creating these documents for personal or professional use, this online training program offers an introduction to the skills you require. This course goes over the fundamental tools used within InDesign and will give you all the information you need to get started.
What You'll Learn
- Navigate the InDesign workspace, including panels, windows, menus, and viewing modes
- Use core InDesign tools along with guides, rulers, and the preflighting panel
- Create new documents and build custom, reusable document settings
- Manage document pages using master pages, columns, spreads, and single pages
- Work with text frames, graphics frames, and place or link graphics
- Wrap text around graphics and create and manage layers
Key Takeaways
- Adobe InDesign can be used to create newsletters, posters, flyers, magazines, catalogs, and more.
- This course provides an introduction to the fundamental tools used within InDesign for personal or professional use.
- Learners cover document setup tasks such as creating new documents, editing master pages, adding pages, and configuring columns and spreads.
- The course teaches working with text and graphics through text frames, graphics frames, placing and linking graphics, and wrapping text around a graphic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this InDesign CC Introduction course for?
It is for anyone wanting to create documents like newsletters, posters, flyers, magazines, and catalogs in Adobe InDesign, whether for personal or professional use.
Do I need prior InDesign experience to take this course?
No. This is an introduction that goes over the fundamental tools and gives you the information you need to get started in InDesign.
What topics does the course cover?
It covers InDesign tools, preferences and the workspace, panels and windows, navigating documents, menus, guides and rulers, the preflighting panel, creating and managing documents and pages, master pages, columns, spreads, layers, text frames, graphics frames, placing and linking graphics, and wrapping text around graphics.
What skills are associated with this course?
Skills include Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Digital Publishing Suite, Adobe Elearning Suite, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Technical Communication Suite, and Adobe InDesign Certification.
