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Home > Departments > Art > Graphic Design > InDesign > Lesson 4 (Printer B)

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

Rotate Text
Install a new color from a Library
Add color to shapes and pictures (bmp)

Files: (Right-click and Save Target As)

Body Copy (text)
Caption A Copy (text)
Caption B Copy (text)
Photo A
Photo B
Printer B with specs (pdf)

Layout Type Specs

Headline (Arial Black, 36/38 pt)
Body (Arial, 12/28 pt, Force Justified)
Caption (Arial, 10/12 pt, FL-RR)

 

  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 8 1/2" X 11"
  4. Use the Rulers on the Top and Left side to set-up your grid.
  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. Rotate your headline
  8. Place your pictures
  9. Resize your picture of fit their location

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Printer B Screenshot
Ptr B with Guides

 

 

Jeff Reed Jennifer Hutzler Andrew Carlson Patty Elwood