Adobe InDesign Core Skills: Level 2 (Live Online)

In Level 2 classes, content is covered at a faster pace and additional focus is placed on use of shortcuts and real world 'tips and tricks' to improve your workflow.Each lesson includes unique and challenging project files. The Level 2 class also goes more thoroughly into advanced topics with some of the project files from our Level 1 courses.PrerequisitesStudents should have experience with InDesign and working knowledge of the skills covered in Core Skills: Level 1. Specifically, you should be familiar with the workspace, be able to create documents and pages, and work with objects, text, typography, and styles. For more information on the Level 1 course, go to:InDesign CC Core Skills: Level 1 Course OutlineWorking with ObjectsCreating and modifying graphics frames - Review - Creating multiple frames in one stepAdding metadata captions to graphics framesPlacing and linking graphics framesChanging the shape of a frameModifying the shape of framesCreating a QR codeFlowing TextPlacing text and threading text (Review the basics)Creating text frames while flowing textCreating threaded frames automaticallyFlowing text automaticallyEditing TextFinding and changing a missing fontEditing text by dragging and droppingUsing the Story EditorTracking changesWorking with TypographySetting tabsAdding a rule above a paragraphWorking with paragraph shadingWorking with ColorWorking with tint swatchesWorking with gradientsWorking with color groupsWorking with StylesNesting character styles inside paragraph stylesCreating and applying object stylesCreating and applying table and cell stylesImporting and Modifying GraphicsGetting startedAdding graphics from other programsComparing vector and bitmap graphicsManaging links to imported filesUpdating revised graphicsAdjusting display qualityWorking with dropped backgroundsWorking with alpha channelsImporting native Adobe graphic filesUsing an InDesign library to manage objectsUsing Adobe Bridge to import graphicsExploring on your ownCreating TablesGetting startedCreating a tableConverting text to a tableChanging rows and columnsFormatting a tableAdding graphics to table cellsCreating a header rowCreating and applying table and cell stylesExploring on your ownWorking with TransparencyGetting startedImporting and colorizing a grayscale imageApplying transparency settingsAdding transparency effects to imported vectorand bitmap graphicsImporting and adjusting Illustrator files thatuse transparencyApplying transparency settings to textWorking with effectsExploring on your ownPrinting and ExportingGetting startedManaging colorsPreviewing transparency effectsPreviewing the pageCreating an Adobe PDF proofCreating a Press-Ready PDF and saving a PDF presetPrinting a proof and saving a print presetPackaging filesExploring on your ownCreating Adobe PDF Files with Form FieldsGetting startedSet up a workspace for formsAdding form fieldsSetting the tab order of the fieldsAdding a button to submit the formExporting an interactive Adobe PDF fileTesting your form in Adobe Acrobat ReaderExploring on your own