Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Tip
You can also toggle between the different screen modes by choosing a
mode from the Screen Mode widget in the Application bar.
2.
At the bottom of the Tools panel, click and hold down the Screen Mode button ( ),
and then choose Preview ( ) from the menu. All guides, frame edges, and other
nonprinting items are hidden.
3.
Click and hold down the Mode button, and then choose Bleed ( ). Additional
space outside the perimeter of the final document size is displayed. This confirms
that the color background extends beyond the edge of the document, ensuring
complete coverage in the printed piece. After the job is printed, this excess area is
trimmed to the final printed size.
Tip
It is common to set up bleed and slug areas when you create a new
InDesign document. After you choose File > New > Document click the
triangle to the left of Bleed And Slug in the New Document dialog box to
display bleed and slug controls.
4.
Click and hold down the Mode button, and then choose Slug ( ). The page now
displays additional space below the bottom of the page. This additional area is of-
ten used to provide production information about the job. Use the scroll bar on the
right side of the document window to see this area. If you want to set up the bleed
or slug areas in an existing file, choose File > Document Setup and click Bleed
And Slug to reveal the bleed and slug setup options.
5.
Double-click the Hand tool ( ) to fit the entire page to the document window.
After confirming that the file looks acceptable, you are ready to print it.
Printing a laser or inkjet proof
InDesign makes it easy to print documents to a variety of output devices. In this part of the
lesson, you'll create a print preset to save settings—and save time in the future—without
having to individually set each option for the same device.
1.
Choose File > Print.
2.
From the Printer menu in the Print dialog box, choose your inkjet or laser printer.
