Objective

To learn how to create professional accents. To be introduced to ligatures. To learn InDesign typesetting procedures and shortcuts by example.

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Procedure

1. examine downloaded files
2. launch InDesign
3. file > new: letter, portrait, margins=0; save as preset
4. practice Adobe navigation keyboard shortcuts: space=hand; space+cmd=zoom in; space+cmd+opt=zoom out; cmd+zero=fit in window
5. practice InDesign preview shortcuts: cmd+opt+I (show/hide hidden characters); W (normal/preview mode)
6. file > place "Foreign Accents.txt"
7. select all; make type 20/30 AGaramond
8. using "Foreign Accents.pdf" as reference, create all the appropriate accents, fractions and other typographic marks
9. turn ligatures on/off (control palette: flyout); locate and observe ligatures
10. add your name to the bottom of page
11. print; submit b&w laser proof with your name on it for grading
12. file graded proof in your 3-ring binder for individual review