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Episode 6: Using InDesign CS4's New Conditional Text Feature
December 16, 2008
This is the second in a series of video podcasts dedicated to teaching you my favorite InDesign CS4 features. In this episode, you'll learn how to use the Conditional Text feature. This powerful new feature allows you to create several versions of a publication—such as a brochure with multiple languages or a catalog with several pricing variations—all within one document.
Watch this episode to see how the Conditional Text feature can greatly simplify the production of a training manual that has both a student edition and a teacher's edition. You'll also learn how you can use the Find/Change dialog to automate the process of applying conditions. After watching this episode, you'll think twice about using the Layers panel or creating separate documents to manage multiple versions of a publication! …
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Episode 4: Creating an Automatic Numbered List
August 31, 2008
Numbered lists provide an excellent way to organize information, but producing them can be demanding work. Thanks to InDesign, you can entirely automate the list creation process.
This episode teaches you how to use the Bullets and Numbering feature to create a complex multilevel numbered list. You'll also learn to create a series of paragraph styles that can be used together to automatically number and format the list. If you produce technical manuals or textbooks, you definitely want to check out this episode.…
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