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Graphic Tools

Notes 2.2.5 Basics of InDesign

Adobe InDesign is a desktop publishing software application produced by Adobe Systems. It
could be utilized to make works for example notices, flyers, leaflets, magazines, daily papers
and books. InDesign can likewise distribute content suitable for tablet units in conjunction with
Adobe Digital Publishing Suite. Graphic designers and production artists are the chief clients,
making and laying out periodical circulations, publications, and print media. It also supports
export to EPUB and SWF formats to create digital publications, and content suitable for utilization
on tablet machines.

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Caution The Adobe InCopy word processor utilizes the same formatting engine as
InDesign.

Starting an InDesign Document

Load Adobe InDesign and you should receive the InDesign Start Screen, which has the four
labelled segments indicated.

Figure 2.41: InDesign Startup Screen

Source: http://indesignsecrets.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/offlinetipb.png
When you start a new InDesign document the program ought to know the needed page
estimations.

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