Fundamental QuarkXPress 4.0

With over 75 powerful new layout and design aids like advanced Bézier-drawing technology and expanded long-document features, QuarkXPress 4 is regaining its lead over Adobe Pagemaker. Learn how to take advantage of XPress' new capabilities using this inspiring real-world guide from expert author Steve Bain.

Using dozens of hands-on lessons, tutorials, and expert tips, you'll learn to maximize XPress 4 and create projects that energize your portfolio. You'll find special sections on working in color, using Quark's digital separation technology, and getting the most from your service bureau.

Learn to:

• Harness XPress 4's Bézier drawing tools.
  
• Set your designs free with new text-path tools.
  
• Create high-end layouts.
  
• Discover XPress' automated long-document powers.
  
• Work smarter with tips on XPress' automated features.
  
• Learn techniques for shaping text and pictures.
  
• Master XPress 4's powerful printing features.
  
• Plus! See how professional designers use XPress to create blockbuster consumer magazines such as Business Week, Fast Company, and Publish. A 16-page, full-color insert showcases XPress' exciting color capabilities.

Table of contents :

Part I Basic Concepts and Fundamentals

1 XPress Train Quickstart ..... 3

2 After Getting Started ..... 39

3 Tackling a Layout ..... 77

4 Text Basics and Typographic Tools ..... 113

5 Using Drawing Tools ..... 149

Part II Creating Layouts and Documents

6 Working with Text ..... 183

7 Adding and Controlling Pictures ..... 239

8 Advanced Picture Strategies ..... 265

9 Combining Text and Pictures ..... 305

Part III Putting It All Together

10 Laying Out Documents ..... 341

11 Working with Long Documents ..... 375

12 Fine-tuning XPress ..... 397

Part IV Beyond XPress Basics

13 Working with Color ..... 439

14 The Basics of Trapping ..... 465

15 Using Quark's Color Management System ..... 483

16 Printing Your Pages ..... 501

17 Printing Digital Color Separations ..... 551

18 Beyond QuarkXpress ..... 561

Part V Reference

A Glossary of Terms ..... 589

B Keyboard Shortcuts ..... 603

C Color Insert Credits ..... 629

Index ..... 641