How To Do Everything Adobe InDesign CS4

Master Adobe InDesign CS4Filled with full-color examples, this hands-on guide explains how to use the latest release of the industry-standard dynamic publishing solution. How to Do Everything: Adobe InDesign CS4 takes you step-by-step through the process of creating professional layouts for print and digital publishing. Written by graphic design professionals, this book explains how to use all of InDesign's powerful tools and settings to produce compelling documents optimized for a variety of output formats.Set up a new publicationAdd and format text, tables, images, and graphicsOrganize and manage your assets with Adobe BridgeDefine a book file, create its component parts, and work with ancillary featuresManage linked contentDraw objects and include them in your documentsWork with layers and effectsSelect and manage color, including gradients, swatches, spot colors, and mixed inksPreflight your files and prepare print outputExport documents to PDF, SWF, XHTML pages, and Web-ready images Produce content in Flash-ready formats