Objective

To learn InDesign layout and production techniques by recreating this table.

Procedure

prepping for the exercise

1. download starter files
2. examine downloaded files
3. launch InDesign
4. file > new: letter, landscape, margins: top/bottom 3p6, left/right 2p6
5. practice Adobe navigation keyboard shortcuts: space=hand; space+cmd=zoom in; space+cmd+opt=zoom out; cmd+zero=fit in window
6. practice InDesign preview shortcuts: cmd+opt+I (show/hide hidden characters); W (normal/preview mode)

creating a chart with tabs

1. file > place "chart.doc" (cmd+D); draw text frame on pasteboard
2. window > paragraph styles: edit "normal" style: 11/14 Helvetica
3. cut and paste chart info into separate text frame (width=51p)
4. edit > select all (cmd+A)
5. type > tabs (position above text frame): add left tabs (cmd+shift+T)
6. type > paragraph > paragraph rules (flyout): rule below=1pt,
   offset=0p6 (preview=on)
7. paragraph space before=0p7
8. cut and paste long text to next line as needed (use shift+RETURN)
9. window > paragraph styles: new style "chart+rule"; apply style
10. adjust header rule: 3pt, add paragraph space to compensate
11. spec headline: 14/16 Helvetica Black
12. adjust intro copy text
13. replace hyphens wirth en dashes

creating a chart with tables

1. layout > pages > add page
2. file > place "chart.doc" (cmd+D); draw large text frame on page
3. select chart info: tables > convert text to table
4. table > insert > column (before column 1)
5. table > insert > row (after last row)
6. table > merge cells (column 1 and last row)
7. adjust column width
8. cut and paste intro and footer text into table
9. select cells for chart area
10. table > cell options > fills & strokes: bottom stroke=1pt
11. table > cell options > rows & columns: row height=at least 1p7
12. table > cell options > text: adjust top & bottom insets
13. make rules for top row 3pt
14. spec headline: 14/16 Helvetica Black
15. adjust intro copy text
16. replace hyphens wirth en dashes

grading

1. drop pdf with your name on it in Angel drop box for grading
2. file b&w laser proof in your 3-ring binder for individual review