Creating Documents in InDesign
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Objective
I can create a multi-page document in Adobe InDesign using master pages and styles.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Margins are the spaces around the page that provide breathing room for the body copy, while the gutter is the space between two pages in a two-page spread, which accommodates the book’s binding.
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The bleed is a work area that will be trimmed off, allowing images to go right up against the edge of the page, and leading refers to the line spacing, which should be balanced for comfortable reading.
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Master pages serve as format templates or a set of rules to apply to active pages, and an InDesign book allows each chapter to be its own file, making navigation, organization, and editing easier.
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Practice
7 questions
What is the purpose of margins in a book layout, and what can happen if they are omitted?
Explain the difference between margins and gutter in a two-page spread.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“In Adobe InDesign, create a new document with facing pages and .5 inch margins on all sides. Then, create a master page that includes automatic page numbering at the bottom center of each page. Finally, apply this master page to a two-page spread.”
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