Adobe PageMaker Introduction

1 Day
Version 7.0

Course Description

This instructor-led, hands-on course teaches students the skills needed to create a 3-page newsletter. Topics covered include starting a new publication, placing text, and working with graphics.

Prerequisites

This course is designed for users that are new to Adobe PageMaker or are self-taught. In order to successfully complete this course, we recommend that you first take Softek’s Introduction to Windows course or have equivalent knowledge. You should feel comfortable using a mouse and have a working knowledge of the Windows environment.

Is this the right level for you? Please contact our office at (202) 747-5000 if you have any questions.

PageMaker Basics

Important Screen Elements

Opening an Existing Publication

Elements of the Publication Window

Changing the View

Using the Zoom Tool

Working with Objects

Correcting Mistakes

Printing a Publication

Closing a Publication

Creating a New Publication

Starting a New Publication

Understanding Master Pages

Inserting and Deleting Additional Pages

Working With Guides

Setting Up Column Guides

Adding Ruler Guides

Locking and Unlocking Guides

Working with and Formatting Text

Creating Text Objects

Formatting Text

Center Aligning Text Objects

Placing / Importing Text

Resizing Text Blocks

Working With Windowshades

Threading Text

Balancing Columns

Drag-Placing Text

Placing Text Using Autoflow

Using Keylines

Adding a Continued Line

Using the Story Editor

Opening an Existing Story in the Story Editor

Spell Checking a Story

Using Find and Change

Closing an Existing Story

Creating a New Story from Scratch

Using Graphics in Your Publication

Placing an Independent Graphic

Sizing Graphics

Moving Graphics

Placing In-Line Graphics

Cropping Graphics

Rotating Graphics

Wrapping Text Around Graphics

Adding Finishing Touches

Using Drop Caps

Using Indents

Using Frame Tools

Other Helpful Links

PageMaker - Introduction Agenda

PageMaker - Intermediate Agenda