In this video, learn how to set up a workspace that allows for easy access to all the panels used in this project.
- [Instructor] Now I did say that we would begin … with a blank page, but, before we begin, … let's just take a few minutes to set up a workspace. … And the purpose of this is just so that … when I refer to a specific panel, … you'll know exactly where to find it. … A workspace is a very personal thing, … and I don't want to state that you have to use … the same workspace as me, it's just going to be … more convenient if you have … the same panels open as I do. … Currently, I'm in the Essentials workspace. … I'm going to switch this to the Advanced workspace. … You might, in case your Advanced workspace looks different … from mine, then just want to come and reset it … to its default state. … There are a few panels in the Advanced workspace … that we're not going to be using throughout this course, … so we may as well close them. … And those are Gradient, CC Libraries, and Stroke. … Now I'm going to just rearrange a few things. … I think I will group my character styles … with my paragraph styles, …
Author
Nigel French
Released
3/14/2019- Setting up an InDesign workspace
- Adjusting the page size and margins
- Placing text
- Applying text styles
- Automating formatting
- Adding footnotes and headers
- Placing images
- Fixing text details
- Creating the front matter
- Creating the cover
- Exporting the final book
Skill Level Intermediate
Duration
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Introduction
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What you should know2m 18s
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Using the exercise files2m 6s
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1. Getting Started
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Overview of the book2m 26s
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Setting up a workspace2m 23s
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2. Document Setup and Strategy
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Choosing a page size2m 50s
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Setting margins4m 56s
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3. Placing Text
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Placing the text3m 48s
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Cleaning up text5m 1s
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Choosing your typeface4m 33s
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4. Styling the Text
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Section paragraph styles4m 51s
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Additional formatting4m 28s
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Automating character styles7m 16s
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5. Working with Images
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Preparing the images4m 26s
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Placing the images6m 32s
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Generating captions6m 10s
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Placing inline images3m 21s
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6. Finessing Text Composition
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Recomposing text1m 48s
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Fixing widows and orphans5m 42s
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7. Creating the Front Matter
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What is the front matter?1m 14s
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Sections and numbering6m 24s
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Formatting dedications4m 57s
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8. Creating the Cover
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Designing the front cover7m 38s
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Designing the spine4m 29s
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Designing the back cover3m 50s
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9. Preparing for Print
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Exporting to print-ready PDF3m 44s
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Archiving the project2m 27s
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Conclusion
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Next steps28s
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