2. What we have done so far
• Creating and setting up a new file
• Windows & Dock
• Multiple pages (Master/None)
• Using Rulers/Guides
• Stroke and colour windows
• Tools (in Tool Bar):
Black Arrow (how to select)
Text Tool & Character Window (how to write and manipulate text)
Pencil Tool
Line Tool
3. Creating and setting up a new file
Click here to open a We use this, in order
previous edit or to open a new
document document (template)
4. Creating and setting up a new file
We must make sure ‘Facing
Pages’ box in not ticked
One you have clicked
document this appears Once you have finished making your
choices click ok to get started
Too change the size of the
template
To add or reduce the
number of columns
To add or reduced the size and shape of the Margins
5. Windows & Dock
This Doc k allows you to alter text, rotate, zoom
among other things
This window has all
you need from colour
to effects to enhance
and alter your work
6. Multiple pages (Master/None)
This is a
template of
Master allows you to copy your current
the same page with the page
same layout and images
To delete a page simply click
To add a new blank
this icon
page simply click
this small icon
7. Using Rulers/Guides
Click and drag form
These Rulers allow you the rulers and that
to know the gives you guides
measurements around which can be fixed
your template into place and used
to keep things in
line
8. Stroke and colour windows
This is the stroke
This is the colour
window
window
Here you can
Here you can
change or add
change the
colour to anything
size and
design of your
strokes
Effects and
different gradients
can used
9. Tools (in Tool Bar)
Black Arrow allows you to
select anything, and allows
you to manipulate and
control
Text Tool allows you to make a
text box and write in it Pencil Tool can be used to
Line Tool enables you to draw draw anything
lines and manipulate them to
form any shape and angle
Once you have highlighted all
your text you can change the
colour & gradient of it
