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You have probably created simple documents, such as letters and reports, using word processing applications. You most likely applied basic type formatting, included some graphics in the documents, and printed the documents yourself on a desktop printer. Now you need to create high-quality single- and multiple-page documents for professional publication. In this course, you`ll use QuarkXPress to lay out professional quality single and multiple-page documents that include text and graphics, and are designed for professional printing and publication.

Prerequisites:
Before taking this course, students should be familiar with the basic functions of their computer`s operating system. They should also have basic word processing skills, such as copying and pasting text, formatting type, and so on.
Creating a Basic Single-Page Document :
  • Create a New Document
  • Place Graphics
  • Add Display Type
  • Align Items with Guides
  • Create Bleeds
Structuring a Multi-Page Document :
  • Set Up a Facing-Pages Layout
  • Create Additional Pages
  • Define Colors
  • Apply Colors
  • Create and Apply Master Pages
Typesetting :
  • Flow Text
  • Adjust Vertical Spacing
  • Align Type Horizontally
  • Create Paragraph Rules
  • Format Type with Style Sheets
  • Modify Style Sheets
Presenting Text and Graphics in Tables :
  • Create a Table Manually
  • Create a Table from Text
  • Display Graphics in Table Cells
  • Resize Rows and Columns
  • Modify Table Structure
  • Format Table Cells
Enhancing a Publication`s Readability :
  • Check Spelling
  • Apply Runaround
  • Format Item Frames
  • Inset Text
  • Apply Continuation Page Numbering
Finalizing a Document for Commercial Printing :
  • Check Picture Usage
  • Check Font Usage
  • Print a Proof
  • Create Print Styles
  • Collect for Output
Updated on 08 November, 2015

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