InDesign CS4 Power Shortcuts

InDesign CS4 Power Shortcuts

with Michael Ninness

 


In InDesign CS4 Power Shortcuts, Adobe product manager and designer Michael Ninness reveals hundreds of tips to boost productivity, including the top 20 power shortcuts every InDesign user must know. From placing multiple images to the hidden power of Quick Apply, each one of these videos covers an important topic, and includes just the right amount of information to make anyone a true InDesign power user. InDesign users are always looking for faster, more efficient ways to do everything, and this course offers just what they're looking for. Exercise files accompany the course.
Topics include:
  • Scaling a frame and its content at the same time
  • Using the Control panel
  • Switching to the Hand tool while editing text
  • Placing multipage Illustrator, PDF, and InDesign files into a layout
  • Selecting and moving items that are behind other items
  • Setting frame-fitting options before starting work
  • Working with layers, master pages, frames, text, styles, and more!

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author
Michael Ninness
subject
Design
software
InDesign CS4
level
Intermediate
duration
6h 28m
released
Oct 09, 2009

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Michael Ninness

Michael Ninness

Michael Ninness is the VP of Content at lynda.com. He studied for a BFA in graphic design from the University of Washington, where he paid his way by teaching designers and photographers how to use digital tools and techniques. Michael has had a multi-dimensional career, with more than 15 years of experience as a product manager, user experience designer, trainer, and evangelist for software used by creative professionals. Michael was a group product manager for the Design Segment at Adobe, where he drove product strategy, design, and development for several products and services in the Creative Suite. Some of his other past roles are InDesign senior product manager and lead product manager for Microsoft Expression Blend. He is a frequent and top-rated presenter at numerous industry events, including PhotoPlus Expo, PMA, Photoshop World, Macworld, Flash on the Beach, Web Design World, Adobe MAX, the InDesign Conference, and the HOW Design Conference.
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