Formatting, Layout and Design

Description

A practical course on graphic layout and design techniques, for manuals, brochures and other documents, using a choice of either MS Word or Framemaker. This course would be suitable for technical authors who want to know more about the design and layout features of Word or FrameMaker.

Prerequisites

None

Length

1 X 60 minute session

Topics covered

Use of styles
Use of tables
Designing columns and frames
Adding graphics
Creating headers and footers
Adding watermarks and backgrounds
Creating a template
Viewing and analysing samples of effective designs

Tools used

MS Word or Framemaker.

Course materials

PowerPoint presentation
Course notes

Practical

Participants are shown how to add tables, columns and graphics using a choice of either MS Word or Framemaker and how to design a template. Participants have the chance to design their own short project, followed by peer review and discussion.