Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
8.
When you're ready to resume working on the lesson document, display it by click-
ing its tab in the upper-left corner of the document window.
Viewing guides
Revising or completing an existing document, as you will do in this lesson, is very typical
work for entry-level InDesign users. Currently, the postcard document is displayed in Pre-
view mode, which displays artwork in a standard window, hiding nonprinting elements
such as guides, grids, frame edges, and hidden characters. To work on this document, you
will view guides and hidden characters (such as spaces and tabs). As you become comfort-
able working with InDesign, you will discover which view modes and layout aids work
best for you.
Tip
The other view modes are Bleed, for reviewing the predefined bleed area
that extends beyond the page boundaries; Slug, for displaying the area out-
side the bleed area that can contain information such as printer instructions
or job sign-off information; and Presentation, which fills the screen and
works well for presenting design ideas to clients.
1.
Click and hold down the Screen Mode button at the bottom of the Tools panel, and
choose Normal ( ) from the menu.
Any layout aids that are enabled now display. For example, light blue, nonprinting
lines now indicate existing text frames and objects because Frame Edges were dis-
played (View > Extras). You will now enable other layout aids.
2.
In the Application bar, click the View Options menu (
) and select Guides. Be
sure Guides is checked in the menu.
