Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Note
As you work, feel free to move panels or change the magnification of the
document to meet your needs.
5.
Close the 03_End.indd file after you have finished examining it, or you can leave
this document open for reference.
Creating and saving custom document settings
InDesign lets you save frequently used document settings, including the number of pages,
pagesize,columns,andmargins.Choosingoneofthesesaveddocumentparameters, called
document presets, when you create a new document saves time and ensures consistency.
1.
Choose File > Document Presets > Define.
2.
Click New in the Document Presets dialog box.
Tip
You can use any supported unit of measurement in any dialog box or panel.
If you want to use a measurement unit that differs from the default, simply
type the indicator for the unit you want to use, such as
p
for picas,
pt
for
points,
cm
for centimeters,
mm
for millimeters, and either
in
or
″
(inch
marks) for inches, after the value you enter into a box. You can change the
default units by choosing Edit > Preferences > Units & Increments (Win-
dows) or InDesign > Preferences > Units & Increments (Mac OS).
3.
In the New Document Preset dialog box, set the following:
• In the Document Preset box, type
Newsletter
.
• In the Number of Pages box, type
8
.
• Make sure that the Facing Pages option is selected.
• Use the default Page Size (Letter).
• In the Columns section, type
3
for Number, and leave the Gutter at 1p0.
• In the Margins section, make sure that the Make All Settings The Same icon in
the center of the margin settings is deselected ( ) so that you can enter settings
that aren't the same for all four margins. Type
6p
for Top; type
4p
for the Bot-
tom, Inside, and Outside margins.
