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Adobe Pagemaker Introductory Outline

Aims of the One-Day Course

On this course new users will learn the techniques to create a basic publication such as a four-page colour newsletter. This outline addresses the objectives for the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) Program. The course is 100% hands-on, with exercises to help the trainees practice the new skills they learn.

Course Content

Getting Started
- The PageMaker Environment
Creating a Newsletter
- Document Setup
- Typing Text & Manipulating Text Blocks
- Basic Text Formatting
- Importing & Manipulating Graphics
- Using Master Pages
Text
- Importing Text
- Spacing Text
- Indenting Text
- Using Tabs
- Using Styles
- Using the Story Editor

Graphics
- Drawing Shapes
- Applying Colours
- Text Wrapping
- Manipulating Graphics
- Cropping Graphics
- Inline Graphics
Printing
- Creating & Applying Spot Colours
- Updating Links
- Creating a Booklet
- Printing a Proof
- Collecting Files for Output
Templates
- Creating Templates
- Using Templates
- Drag & Drop Between Documents
- Using a Library

Prerequisites

No previous experience of using PageMaker is necessary, although keyboard and mouse experience is assumed. Familiarity with the use of Windows or Mac software is essential.

Course Duration

Six hours (9.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4.30pm).

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