Adobe InDesign CC Classroom in a Book

by Kelly Kordes Anton, Tina DeJarld

Creative professionals seeking the fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn Adobe InDesign choose Adobe InDesign CC Classroom in a Book (2019 release) from Adobe Press. The 15 project-based step-by-step lessons show users the key techniques for working in InDesign. Designers will build a strong foundation of typographic, color, page layout, and document-construction skills that will enable them to produce a broad range of print and digital publications—from a simple postcard to an interactive Adobe PDF with form fields. The real-world tasks in this comprehensive book are presented in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step format and are designed to train beginning Adobe InDesign users in the program—from fundamental features to powerful layout and output skills. 

This book also enables experienced InDesign users to elevate their skills, understand best practices, and learn about new features. Enhancements in this version target usability and productivity, including the ability to browse fonts visually, using Content Aware Fit for intelligent image placement, use Layout Adjust to automatically adjust layout when changing page sizes, and quickly access common controls in the Properties panel.

 

The online companion files include all the necessary assets for readers to complete the projects featured in each lesson. All buyers of the book get full access to the Web Edition: A Web-based version of the complete ebook enhanced with video and multiple-choice quizzes. 

Genres: Software, Nonfiction, Design, Creative, Reference

447 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 1, 2014

Reviews

[Mark Congiusta · Rating 3 out of 5]

Now I know how to use Indesign...so I've got that going for me.

[Polly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is very well written and easily digestible for a total beginner such as myself.

[Kedijik · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely good enough to get you started. Having said that it is quite broad and only introductory. If you have familiarity with any other adobe product like illustrator, you can fastrun through this book without that much new knowledge. I was particularly interested in epub making but the last chapter on it quite shallow and checks off of controls list (who adds a movie player into a epub really) instead of providing a realistic workflow (no mention of navigation Table of Contents or even within epub hyperlinks for creating notes or appendix) cheap and cheerful but like I said, it is great for starting from scratch.

[Cassandra Cridland · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this book for the ease with which it walked me through using Adobe InDesign, giving me a hands-on experience with every aspect of the software. However, there were places where I would have liked more explanation for why certain settings were selected as opposed to simply being fed the settings without a thorough explanation.

I will be returning to this book again and again as I seek to master Adobe InDesign.

[bittersweet tea · Rating 3 out of 5]

The best book if you want to go through all the functions systematically, but what always bothered me about these official books is that they are too chatty. If you're a new user to computers in general, then step by step instructions won't hinder you, but for someone who wants to learn major functions quickly, you'll have to learn skipping the unimportant/repetitive parts.

[Derrick Trimble · Rating 5 out of 5]

It has been a very long time since I worked with InDesign. I am so impressed with the features and interoperability with the Creative Cloud suite. Sure, I can use the help system to achieve the same knowledge as in the book. But as a desktop reference, this is my "how to" in one place.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful in learning Adobe InDesign and preparing for the certification test. It is also interesting to see how Adobe intends for users to use its own product. Designers generally have there own way of doing things and it's helpful to see a different way and to see if it is more or less effective.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good step-by-step, hands-on practice. Demonstrates multiple ways to do the same thing. Bonus! Comes with free access to eText version.

[Anissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found the lessons really understandable.

[Krista · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite useful in learning the basics, but would have been pretty awesome to have a chapter on more text-heavy (book interiors, for example) projects.

[Samra]

Please be sure to take notes and read throughly. Also, to have an instructor who is caring and classmate who do not judge you