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Course Length:
1 day
Prerequisite:
Windows Essentials or equivalent experience.

Course Description:
Topics include adding text to a publication, adding graphics, formatting and wrapping text, importing, connecting text frames, aligning objects, using backgrounds, creating tables, using styles, formatting frames, and using the Design Gallery.

Performance Objectives:
Students will become skilled in

Publisher Basics

  • Navigating the work area
  • Using Publishers toolbars
  • Creating a new Publication
  • Adding text
  • Adding Graphics

Working with Frames

  • Using text wrap
  • Grouping graphics

Importing Text and Graphics

Using Layout Techniques

  • Using layout guides
  • Aligning frames
  • Nudging objects
  • Checking the layout

Working with Multiple Pages

  • Connecting text frames
  • Creating a background

Creating Tables

  • Creating a new table
  • Entering and editing table data
  • Expanding tables and formatting tables

Formatting text

  • Formatting characters
  • Setting tabs
  • Using the format painter

Proofing Text

  • Using spelling tools
  • Using find and replace tools
  • Hyphenating text

Using Advanced Text Formatting

  • Adjusting letter spacing
  • Adjusting line spacing
  • Creating and using styles
  • Creating a WordArt frame
  • Creating WordArt

Using Advanced Design Techniques

  • Formatting frames
  • Creating multiple columns
  • Drawing simple lines and shapes

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