Topics include:

• Understanding text threads and text flow methods in InDesign
• Using Copy and Paste vs. Place
• Choosing and combining typefaces
• Understanding leading and how it relates to type size and column width
• Comparing points, picas, and ems
• Learning the proper use of white space and break characters
• Understanding the finer points of kerning and tracking
• Working with punctuation, special characters, ornaments, and ligatures
• Aligning text
• Applying global formatting with paragraph, character, and object styles
• Refining spacing with indents
• Creating drop caps
• Avoiding common problems associated with justified type and text wraps
• Setting up margins and columns