Pagemaker 6.5 Review Adobe PageMaker 6.5 Classroom in a book By Joyce Wagner Now this is the way to get a jump-start using the very popular PageMaker 6.5 program. The instructions are for both Windows and Macintosh users. Each of the 10 lessons builds upon themselves. It's a great way to work at your own pace, whenever you choose.

By following the hands-on instructions you will get practical experience using all of the tools in PageMaker 6.5, and be comfortable using this full featured program by the time you are finished. . . . The extensive use of Screenshots of each step assures you of locating and using the correct tool and/or command. At the beginning of each chapter is a summary of the topics covered. This is beneficial if you should choose to skip around and learn a specific technique. The publications you will assemble include a brochure, letterhead, CD jewelcase booklet, a catalog, and a book. . . . You will learn how to do expert kerning, use color and tints, prepare a PDF file, and use multiple master templates. Also covered is the use of frames, layers, scripting and HTML along with many more details that will allow you to master the intricacies of PageMaker 6.5. . . . As you can see from this collection of samples, this workbook covers a wide range of techniques and skills. . . . A great tool for anyone wanting to get proficient using PageMaker 6.5 and above. After doing each of the the hands-on lessons you will be quite adept at using this professional program and prepared to utilize it to it's fullest potential. The CD-ROM that is included provides a number of fonts, art files and the text files needed to complete each lesson. Also each lesson contains a completed file so you can compare your work with the final finished file. The CD-ROM included does not provide the PageMaker 6.5 program. (See system requirements below.) . . . Adobe PageMaker 6.5 Classroom in a book is published by Adobe Press, 318 pages Estimated Street Price $45.00 (US) Buy it in the Designers'Bookshelf and get a nice discount while supporting the Design & Publishing Center! Joyce Joyce Evans from Idea Design Copyright 1999 Joyce Evans, All Rights Reserved Others: Web Pages That Suck . . Using Corel Draw 9 . . Getting Started with 3D Macintosh System Requirements Adobe PageMaker 6.5 software CD-ROM player Familiarity with the tools, interface, and documentation of Adobe PageMaker 6.5 at a beginning to intermediate level Windows System Requirements -- Adobe PageMaker 6.5 software CD-ROM player Familiarity with the tools, interface, and documentation of Adobe PageMaker 6.5 at a beginning to intermediate level

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