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Printer A
In this lesson you will build on the previous lesson and you will also:

Place copy (text)
Change the color, size, and font of text
Align text correctly with your guides
Place pictures
Change the location, size
Crop

Files: (Right-click and Save Target As)

Body Copy (text)
Caption Copy (text)
Photo A
Photo B
Color Proof Illustration
Layout grid
Guides Screenshot

Layout Type Specs

Headline (Arial, Bold, 40/54 pt)
Body (Arial 13/16 pt)
Caption (Arial 8/10 pt)

 

  1. Open a new document.
  2. Change the Units and Measurements in the preferences.
  3. Setup the document size in "Document Set-up." Make the document 11" X 17"
  4. Use the Rulers on the Top and Left side to set-up your grid. Guide Screenshot
  5. Draw the line and boxes using the "Line Tool" and the "Rectangle Tool" Also, use the INFO bar at the top to check your measurements/placement of each item.
  6. Place your copy (body and caption)
  7. Place your pictures and small Illustration

     

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Printer A Screenshot
Ptr A with Guides

 

 

Jeff Reed Jennifer Hutzler Andrew Carlson Patty Elwood