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QuarkXPress, the world's most popular page layout program, has evolved from its humble beginnings to take its place as the most powerful and robust composition tool anywhere. This introduction to the program seeks to provide a solid foundation by presenting the skills necessary to master this complex tool. Starting with the working environment, the book moves on to using type and graphics, controlling page elements, working with color, and more. For graphic artists, lithographers, and other users of the QuarkXPress software program.

Getting Started.
Platform. Prerequisites. The CD-ROM and Initial Setup Considerations. Key Commands. System Requirements.

Introduction.
1. The Process of Document Production.
A History of Publishing. Understanding the Design Process. Multipurpose Documents. Components of an Electronic Document. Managing a Variety of Files. Intellectual Property.

2. Getting Started with QuarkXPress.
Launching QuarkXPress. The QuarkXPress Work Environment. Menus. Palettes. Preferences and Defaults.

3. Working with Documents.
Creating Documents. Saving Files. Navigating QuarkXPress. Pages and Spreads. Master Pages. Adding Pages. Deleting Pages. Guides, Margins and Rulers.

4. Working with Text.
Creating Simple Text Boxes. Setting Text Box Parameters. Modifying Text Boxes. Working in the Text Box. Importing Text. Linking Text Boxes. Character Formatting. Special Characters. Paragraph Formatting.

5. Working with Objects.
The Measurements Palette. Creating Simple Boxes. Creating Lines. Freehand and Bézier Drawing Tools. Deleting Objects. Grouping Objects. Adding Color to Boxes, Frames and Lines. Positioning, Duplicating, and Moving Items. Stacking Order. Spacing and Alignment.

Free-Form Project #1.
Review #1.
6. Working with Pictures.
Types of Pictures. Resolution. Graphics File Formats. Importing Images. Modifying Pictures. Placing Inline Graphics.

7. Working with Color.
Understanding Color. The QuarkXPress Colors Palette. Defining Color. Importing Colors. Editing and Deleting Colors. Color Blends.

8. Streamlining Text Production.
Working with Style Sheets. Defining Style Sheets. Editing Style Sheets. Importing Styles. Applying Style Sheets. Deleting Style Sheets.

9. Text Utilities.
Spelling. Find and Change. Type Usage. Hyphenation and Justification Control.

10. Printing and Packaging.
The PostScript Workflow. Preparing for a Service Provider. Collect for Output. Printing the Document. The Print Dialog Boxes. Exporting Documents to PDF.

Free-Form Project #2.
Review #2.
Projects.
Project A: Junior Forum Brochure. Project B: Mecca Ad. Project C: Blue Moon Café. Project D: Stonington Beach Brochure.

Glossary.
Index.

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The Against The Clock series has been developed specifically for those involved in the field of computer arts, and now - animation, video and multimedia production. Many of our readers are already involved in the industry in advertising and printing, television production, multimedia and Web design. Others are just now preparing for a career within these professions. This series will provide you with the necessary skills to work in these fast-paced, exciting and rapidly expanding fields. While many people feel that they can simply purchase a computer and the appropriate software and begin designing and producing quality presentations, the real world of high-quality printed and Web communications requires a far more serious commitment. The Series The applications presented in the Against The Clock series stand out as the programs of choice in professional computer arts environments. We've used a modular design for the Against The Clock series, allowing you to mix and match the drawing, imaging, multimedia and page-layout applications that exactly suit your specific needs. Titles available in the Against The Clock series include: Macintosh: Basic Operations Windows: Basic Operations Adobe Illustrator: Introduction and Advanced Digital Illustration Macromedia FreeHand: Digital Illustration Adobe InDesign: Introduction and Advanced Electronic Mechanicals Adobe PageMaker: Introduction and Advanced Electronic Mechanicals QuarkXPress: Introduction and Advanced Electronic Mechanicals Microsoft Publisher: Creating Electronic Mechanicals Microsoft PowerPoint: Presentation Graphics with Impact Microsoft FrontPage: Designing for the Web MetaCreations Painter: A Digital Approach to Natural Art Media Adobe Photoshop: Introduction and Advanced Digital Images Adobe Premiere: Digital Video Editing Macromedia Director: Creating Powerful Multimedia Macromedia Flash: Animating for the Web Macromedia Dreamweaver: Creating Web Pages File Preparation: The Responsible Electronic Page Preflight: An Introduction to File Analysis and Repair TrapWise and PressWise: Digital Trapping and Imposition Icons and Visuals Throughout this book you will encounter a number of icons shown in the sidebars. They are designed to identify four different categories of sidebars: teacher comments, pitfalls and potential problems, keyboard shortcuts, and hands-on activities. Pay close attention to the sidebar notes - you will find valuable comments that will help you throughout this book and in your everyday use of your computer. The standard icons are: ThePencilicon indicates a comment from an experienced operator or instructor. Whenever you see the Pencil icon, you'll find corresponding sidebar text that augments or builds upon the subject being discussed at the time. TheBomborPitfallsicon indicates a potential problem or difficulty. For instance, a certain technique might lead to pages that prove difficult to output. In other cases, there might be something that a program cannot easily accomplish, so we might present a workaround. ThePointing Fingericon indicates a hands-on activity--whether a short exercise or a complete project. Note that sometimes this icon will direct you to the back of the book to complete a project. TheKeyicon is used to point out that there is a keyboard equivalent to a menu or dialog-box option. Key commands are often faster than using the mouse to select a menu option. Experienced operators often mix the use of keyboard equivalents and menu/ dialog box selections to arrive at their optimum speed. Support Materials For the Reader A variety of resource files have been included. These files, necessary to complete the hands-on activities may be found on the CD-ROM within the RF_MacOS_X folder. For the Instructor

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Quarkxpress 5: Introduction to Electronic Documents

Quarkxpress 5: Introduction to Electronic Documents

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