Oct 26, 2009

Publisher Basics

Modifying Text and Formatting a Publication
  1. Open Apply 1-1 University Bookstore Flyer from the share folder under Publisher Data Files.
  2. Change the color scheme to Technic
  3. Change the font scheme to Virtual
  4. Select the headline text and center it
  5. Change the font size of the headline to 36.
  6. Select the body copy text and replace it with the following text:
    1. The University Bookstore, located in the student center, is offering an end-of-semester clearance sale on all clothing, logo items, computer supplies, and books that are no longer required for classes.
    2. Change the font size of the body copy to 18 point.
  7. Select the address text in the lower-left portion of the flyer, just above the tear-offs. Replace the text with:
      1. University Bookstore
      2. Student Center
      3. 1740 Bulldog Blvd.
      4. Stanberry, WY 82831
  8. Select the text in the phone number text box in the lower-right portion of the flyer. Replace the text with:
      1. Phone: (307) 555-9753
      2. Fax: (307) 555-9750
  9. Delete the logo centered above the tear-offs
  10. Insert a text box in the area vacated by the logo. Set the font size to 36 point. Set the alignment to center. Type 50% Off in the text box.
  11. Delete the tear-offs
  12. Insert a text box in the area vacated by the tear-offs. Set the font size to 24 point. Set the alignment to center. Type Visit us on the Web at ubooks.bulldog.edu in the text box.
  13. Select the web address and then click the Insert hyperlink button. Type ubooks.bulldog.edu in the Address box and then click OK in the Insert Hyperlink dialog box.
  14. Double-click the book graphic to display the Clip Art task pane. Type book to replace any text in the Search for box. Click the results should be box arrow and ensure that Movies is the only choice that displays a check mark. Click the Go button. Select a graphic from the list.
  15. Change the publication properties
  16. Click Save As on the File menu. Save in your Desktop Publishing folder as Practice 1.
Modifying Text and Graphics Formats
  1. Open the publication, Extend 1-1 Strawberry Jam Flyer from the share folder.
  2. Select inside the the headline text box. Click Format on the menu bar, point to AutoFit Text, and then click Best Fit.
  3. Change several other text boxes to Best Fit.
  4. Select the words, Free Admission, in the attention getter and then click the Italic button on the Formatting toolbar.
  5. Select the words, best-tasting, in the body copy and then click the Bold button on the Formatting toolbar.
  6. Select the date and then click the Underline button on the Formatting toolbar
  7. Change the publication properties.
  8. Save as Practice 2 in your Desktop Publishing folder.
Creating a Flyer with a Picture
  1. Start Publisher
  2. Choose Flyers in the catalog and then scroll down to Announcements flyers.
  3. Choose the Lost Pet/Item flyer template
  4. Choose the Iris color scheme
  5. Choose the Casual font scheme.
  6. Do not include tear-offs
  7. Create the publication and display formatting marks on the screen
  8. Replace the headline text with: Follow the Team!
  9. Change the graphic to a football photograph from clip art
  10. Change the template text in the bulleted list to include:
    1. Three Away Games
    2. Game Tickets
    3. Charter Bus
    4. Tailgate Party
    5. Souvenir Program
    6. Preferred Seating
    7. Post Game Dinner
    8. Event Coordinator on Each Bus
  11. Zoom as necessary to edit the body copy text under the blue line. Select the text and then type:
    1. The Alumni Association has put together this travel package for the three October away games. This is a special offer provided to Alumni Association members.
  12. Change the template text in the contact information text box to say:
    1. Call the Alumni Office at 317 555-TEAM
  13. Change the template text in the attention getter to $200 per person.
  14. Zoom to Whole Page view
  15. Insert a new text box above the graphic, near the bulleted list. Set the font size to 26 point. Type: Package includes: as the text.
  16. Change the Publication properties.
  17. Save the flyer as "Flyer 1" in your Desktop Publishing folder.