InDesign CS3 For Dummies
Chapter One
Understanding InDesign
Ingredients
In This Chapter
* The InDesign approach
* Understanding global and local control
* Basic InDesign vocabulary
* Discovering the document window
* Surveying the top tools
* Becoming familiar with tools and panels
* Surveying the menus
Starting to use a new software application is not unlike meeting a new
friend for the first time. You take a long look at the person, maybe ask a
few questions, and begin the process of becoming acquainted. Just as it's
worthwhile to learn the likes and dislikes of a new friend, it's also worth your
time to wrap your head around InDesign's unique style and approaches. When
you do so, you'll find it much easier to start using InDesign to get work done.
This chapter explains where to look in InDesign for the features and capabilities
you need to master. I introduce you to the process that InDesign assumes you
use when laying out documents, explain some of the terms you'll encounter
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