Adobe InDesign Working Efficiently with Long Documents Live Hands-On Instructor-Led Training Class
Virtual Online Live Training (VOLT™) Access from Anywhere
Outline & Course Information
Duration & Times: 2 Days – 8:30AM-3:00PM EST
Locations for Training:
Course Description: This Working Efficiently with InDesign Long Documents training course shows designers how to create book-length documents using InDesign. The course focuses on long document elements such as page and chapter numbering, table of contents, cross-referencing, and indexes. The course also provides an overview of document construction, from creating master pages and applying consistent formatting with styles, to placing text and images, and outputting to PDF Creating Books.
Prerequisites: Students need to have completed our InDesign Introduction and InDesign Advanced courses or have working knowledge in all topics covered in the Introduction and Advanced course outlines. Students must have a good working knowledge of computers, operating systems, using a mouse, keyboard, standard menus and commands. Students must be able to open, save, and close applications and files, as well as navigate to other folders.
Required Technical Set-Up:
• Primary computer connected to a second monitor OR second computer to view instructor live
• Reliable High-speed internet connection
• Web Browser: Google Chrome Preferred (Alternative: Microsoft Edge)
• 3-Button Computer mouse
• Audio Speaker/Microphone (built-in to computer or external)
Job Roles That Use Adobe InDesign:
Graphic Designers
Print Editors
Writers
Artists
Projects That Use Adobe InDesign:
Creating brochures, newsletters, ads, business cards and books
Producing professional-quality, full-color documents
Designing publications for electronic devices
Working Efficiently with Adobe InDesign Long Documents Course Outline
1. Working with InDesign Books
Using the Book feature to add, delete, and reorder chapters
Numbering pages across a book
Synchronizing across a book
Creating an InDesign Template
Using the Master Text Frame
Creating a custom workspace for Long Document
2. Images & Color
Create a Swatch palette for reuse
Storing items in Libraries
Creating and placing Snippets
Placing images that are in existing documents
3. Text
Preparing a document in Word for InDesign
Matching the Styles from a Word Document to InDesign
Cleaning up a document with Find/Change
Creating a running footer with Text Variables
Creating Cross References
Using Notes
Creating and formatting Footnotes
Using and applying Styles efficiently
Using Conditional Text
Creating Jump/Continued-on Lines
4. Scripts
Installing Scripts
Using Scripts
5. Table of Contents
Create Table of Contents Across Book
Create Table of Contents for Captions or Figures
6. Indexes
Creating Index References
Generating Indexes
7. Finishing Up
Exporting a Book to PDF using job options
Understanding TOC Bookmarks
Preflighting a Book
Packaging a Book
Disclaimer: All course objectives and outlines are used as a guideline and are subject to change to ensure the latest information is covered to support real world use of the technology.
Software Versions: ThinkB!G open enrollment classes are taught on the most current version of software whenever possible. To request a specific version, please Contact Us or call us at 301-362-2250.
What's Included in Your ThinkB!G Training
- Expert Virtual Live Instructor-Led, Hands-On Training by Senior Consultants, Designers, and Developers
- Remote Access to Class Computer with Pre-Installed Software—No Licenses, Installs, or Downloads Required!
- Instructor Live View of Participant Screens for Real-Time Over-the-Shoulder Support
- Digital Course Materials for Post-Class Reference
- 1-Year Access to Searchable Class Recording
- Certificate of Completion
- Certification Pack Option (if applicable): Includes Online Test Prep, Exam Voucher + 1 Retake, and Virtual Exam Proctoring
- IT Support for Technical Setup & During Training
Pricing
Public Enrollment Training
This course is currently not on our Public Enrollment Training Calendar. If you are interested, please click the link below to complete our request form.
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Custom Private Training
We offer this course as Custom Private Training or Project Based Training®!
If you have a team of individuals, you can receive bulk discounts by doing your own Private training session & cover your specific learning objectives!
What's Included?
- Custom Outline to include Targeted Topics Based on Your Learning Needs
- Instructor Led Hands-On Virtual Online Live Training (VOLT™) & Certification
- Training Delivered from Certified Instructors that are Senior Consultants
- Official Curriculum Courseware & Personal Use of Class Recording for Limited Time
- Certificate of Completion
- Remote Access to ThinkB!G Class Computer with Software licenses & Class Files Pre-Installed for Use During Training--No Installs or Downloads
- Instructor's Real-Time View of ThinkB!G Class Computer Screen for Immediate Live Interactive Support
- If Certification Training is Selected, It May Include a Test Prep Tool, Testing Voucher with Free Retake, and Proctor Fee (if taken with ThinkB!G Virtually)
- Note: IT Support is Available to Pre-Flight Virtual Class Set Up Before & During Training
Submit details and a formal training quote will be sent to you!
Policies
Payment Policy for Public Enrollment Classes
Payment and/or Purchase Order is required 16 Business Days (Monday-Friday) prior to first date of training class.
Payment Policy for Private & Project Based Training® Classes
Payment and/or Purchase Order is required 16 Business Days (Monday-Friday) prior to first date of training service. Pricing provided is firm fixed price based on number of students. Client is responsible for entire amount regardless of change in number of registrations.
Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy for Public Enrollment Classes
- Classes may be canceled if less than 4 students are registered. We will notify you of cancellations no later than 16 business days prior to class.
- Canceling/Rescheduling more than 16 business days prior to class: You are eligible for a refund or free reschedule. Registration is transferable to another student for the same class & date.
- Canceling/Rescheduling less than 16 business days prior to class: No refund. No Reschedule. Registration is transferable to another student for the same class & date.
- No Shows without contact: No refund. No Reschedule.
Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy for Custom/Private and On-Site Training Classes
- No penalty if cancellation/reschedule is 16 Business Days (Monday-Friday) prior to the first date of class.
- 50% penalty will be incurred if cancellation/reschedule is less than 16 Business Days (Monday-Friday) prior to the first date of class. This fee is to cover instructor expenses, travel, and course materials purchased.
Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy for Individual Students in Custom/Private Training Classes
- Individual students registered in a private class, who cancel or do not show, are not eligible for a partial refund or reschedule. Registration is transferable to another student. Please contact your class organizer or manager if you need to cancel.
Reviews
Average Review: 4.75 out of 5 - 4 Reviews
They Explain Things Clearly And Kindly!
I Learned A Lot Of Advanced Features In InDesign!
I Can Now Design More Efficiently
