Posts by Steve Werner

Steve Werner is a trainer, consultant, and co-author (with David Blatner and Christopher Smith) of InDesign for QuarkXPress Users and Moving to InDesign. He has worked in the graphic arts industry for more than 20 years and was the training manager for ten years at Rapid Lasergraphics. He has taught computer graphics classes since 1988.

Previewing InDesign Files – CS5 Redux

August 14 2010 • 7:39 AM

Most people want to get a preview before they open a file. CS5 adds a couple of new tricks, and a great Mac utility gets an update.

Wrapping Text Around an Anchored Object

July 26 2010 • 10:30 PM

Wrapping text around anchored objects can be challenging. Here are a few tips.

New Folding Tricks in CS5

May 25 2010 • 1:52 PM

Learn how to use new CS5 features to create folding templates that work.

Timesaver: Span and Split Columns in CS5

May 21 2010 • 4:13 PM

One of the best timesaver features in InDesign CS5 is its ability to span and split columns.

Creating Multiple Page Sizes in CS5—Part 2

April 25 2010 • 8:27 AM

InDesign lets you mix page sizes in some new ways, yet the pages can still be printed or exported.

Introducing Multiple Page Sizes in InDesign CS5

April 18 2010 • 3:47 PM

InDesign CS5’s new Page Tool enables you to create multiple page sizes in the same document.

Finding the Hidden Creative Suite 4 Printing Guide

March 25 2010 • 11:41 AM

There is information on the Adobe website about printing in CS4, it’s just hard to find

Is Snow Leopard Ready for Prime Time for InDesign Users?

October 30 2009 • 4:40 PM

Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) was released on August 28. It’s now been out for two months. Is it time for InDesign users to install it?

Hidden Gems: The Story Editor

October 23 2009 • 7:48 PM

Some of InDesign’s best tools don’t get the respect they deserve. One of my favorites is the Story Editor.

Notes for “Creating an eBook” Session at MAX Available

October 7 2009 • 7:31 AM

Colin Fleming has posted “slides” from his “Creating an eBook” session at the Adobe MAX 2009 Conference