Wiley InDesign CS5 For Dummies 978-0-470-61449-5 Manuel D’Utilisation

In This Chapter

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Getting acquainted with the InDesign approach

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Figuring out global versus local control

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Exploring the document window

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Surveying the top tools

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Becoming familiar with tools and panels

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Discovering what’s in the menus

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tarting to use a new software application is not unlike meeting a new 
friend for the first time. You take a long look at the person, maybe ask a 

few questions, and begin the process of becoming acquainted. (If you’re not 
new to InDesign but are new to the CS5 version, it’s like seeing a friend you 
haven’t seen in a while — you observe any changes and catch up on what’s 
happened in the meantime.)

Just as it’s worthwhile to find out the likes and dislikes of a new friend, it’s 
also worth your time to wrap your head around InDesign’s unique style 
and approaches. When you do so, you’ll find it much easier to start using 
InDesign to get work done.

This chapter explains where to look in InDesign for the features and capa-
bilities you need to master. (For a quick look at what’s new to version CS5, 
check out Chapter 26.) I introduce you to the process that InDesign assumes 
you use when laying out documents, describe the unique interface elements 

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