Think Big is very good at taking their time with the students and explaining things clearly and kindly. -Darius, USDA (Adobe InDesign Working Efficiently with Long Documents Live Hands-On Instructor-Led Training) Class
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.
Duration: 2 Days
Locations for Training:
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.
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
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.
No certification available
If you have a team of individuals, you can receive bulk discounts by doing your own Private training session & cover your specific learning objectives!
Think Big is very good at taking their time with the students and explaining things clearly and kindly. -Darius, USDA (Adobe InDesign Working Efficiently with Long Documents Live Hands-On Instructor-Led Training) Class
I learned many advanced features in Indesign that I can put to use in my current projects. -GPO, Eleni (Adobe InDesign Working Efficiently with Long Documents Live Hands-On Instructor-Led Training Class)
“Teacher was very knowledgable. I consider myself very proficient in InDesign, but after the class I feel I have acquired new tools to design more efficiently.” – Sean M., DOD (Working Efficiently with InDesign Long Documents)
“Think BIG. Learn Smart is a great place to learn and have fun while learning.” – Patricia Y., DOD (Working Efficiently with InDesign Long Documents)
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