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Introduction to Adobe InDesign
o 1.1 Overview of InDesign
o 1.2 Navigating the Interface
Understanding the Workspace
Customizing Panels and Toolbars
Exploring the Tools Panel
o 1.3 Setting Up Your First Document
Document Setup: Page Size, Margins, Bleed
Working with Facing Pages and Master Pages
2. Working with Pages and Spreads
o 2.1 Managing Pages in the Pages Panel
Adding, Deleting, and Rearranging Pages
Creating and Applying Master Pages
o 2.2 Using Grids and Guides
Setting Up Columns and Gutters
Aligning Objects with Smart Guides
3. Creating and Managing Text
o 3.1 Working with Text Frames
Creating Text Frames and Threading Text
Auto-Flowing Text Across Pages
o 3.2 Formatting Text
Basic Text Formatting (Fonts, Sizes, Alignment)
Using Paragraph and Character Styles
Managing Text Overflow and Overset Text
o 3.3 Advanced Text Techniques
Working with Bullets and Numbering
Using Drop Caps and Initial Caps
Formatting Text Across Multiple Columns
4. Working with Images and Graphics
o 4.1 Placing and Managing Images
Importing Images (JPEG, PNG, EPS)
Using the Links Panel to Manage Assets
o 4.2 Fitting Images to Frames
Adjusting Image Frame Size
Using the Content-Aware Fit Feature
o 4.3 Working with Image Effects
Applying Basic Effects (Drop Shadow, Glow)
Managing Transparency and Opacity
5. Creating Shapes and Working with Objects
o 5.1 Drawing Basic Shapes
Creating Rectangles, Ellipses, and Polygons
Modifying Shapes with Direct Selection Tool
o 5.2 Organizing and Aligning Objects
Grouping and Ungrouping Objects
Aligning and Distributing Objects
o 5.3 Working with Layers
Using the Layers Panel for Object Management
Locking, Hiding, and Arranging Layers
6. Using Color and Swatches
o 6.1 Understanding Color Modes (RGB, CMYK)
o 6.2 Creating and Managing Swatches
Creating Custom Color Swatches
Using Gradients and Gradient Swatches
o 6.3 Applying Color to Text, Strokes, and Fills
Applying Color to Objects
Using Tints and Shades for Variations
7. Working with Tables
o 7.1 Creating and Formatting Tables
Inserting a Table into Your Document
Adding and Formatting Table Cells
o 7.2 Table Styles and Formatting
Creating and Applying Table Styles
Merging and Splitting Cells
8. Working with Master Pages
o 8.1 Understanding Master Pages
Creating and Editing Master Pages
Applying Master Pages to Document Pages
o 8.2 Using Master Pages for Consistent Layouts
Adding Automatic Page Numbers
Designing Headers and Footers
9. Finalizing and Exporting Your Document
o 9.1 Preparing Your Document for Export
Preflight Check: Identifying Errors
Packaging Files for Print (Fonts, Links)
o 9.2 Exporting to PDF
Exporting for Print and Web
Understanding PDF Export Settings
o 9.3 Exporting Other Formats
Exporting as JPEG, PNG, and Interactive PDFs
10. Final Project: Designing a Simple Brochure
o 10.1 Planning Your Brochure Layout
o 10.2 Creating the Brochure
Setting Up Pages, Text, and Images
Applying Colors and Styles Consistently
o 10.3 Reviewing and Refining the Design
o 10.4 Exporting the Final Brochure
