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Learn the similarities and differences between InDesign and QuarkXPress. Understand essentials for opening and Converting QuarkXPress files in Indesign. XPress' Item and Content tools are replaced with three tools: Selection, Direct Select, and Text. Become versed at how InDesign handles Master Page Items, Ruler Guides, Frames, Colors and Strokes, Threading Text and more.

Lessons

Lesson 1 : InDesign & QuarkXPress® Similarities
Learning InDesign is easier than you think, partly because there are so many similarities with XPress.
Lesson 2 : Selection Tool Differences
InDesign replaces XPress’ Item and Content tools with three tools: Selection, Direct Select, and Text
Lesson 3 : Page Layout
A view at how master page items, ruler guides, and frames act differently in InDesign.
Lesson 4 : Text and Picture
A look at how InDesign handles text leading and threading text from frame to frame, plus a discussion on importing text and graphics.
Lesson 5 : Coloring Objects
InDesign is closer to Illustrator when it comes to applying colors and strokes to objects and text on your page.
Lesson 6 : Converting QuarkXPress® Files
What you absolutely need to know if you’re going to open an XPress file in InDesign.