ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD ALL-IN-ONE FOR DUMMIES.

Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Introduction
	Why Is It Important?
	About This Book
	Foolish Assumptions
	Icons Used in This Book
	Beyond the Book
	Where to Go from Here
Book 1 Getting Started with the Creative Cloud Suite
	Chapter 1 The Creative Cloud
		Applications Covered in This Book
			Crossing the Adobe Bridge
			Getting started with Photoshop CC
			Introducing InDesign CC
			Using Illustrator CC
			Working with Acrobat DC
			Prototyping your apps with Adobe XD
			Integrating software
			Acquiring assets for this book
	Chapter 2 Creative Cloud Application Management
		Downloading Your First App
			Checking for updates
			Getting started
	Chapter 3 Creative Cloud Extras for You
		Launching the Creative Cloud App
		Apps
		Categories
		Managing Your Fonts
		Resource Links
		Your Work
			Libraries
			Show Cloud Documents
		Discovering Design Opportunities with New Fonts
		Finding Images with Adobe Stock
		Promoting Yourself with Behance
		Creating a Cover
		Bonus! Adobe Portfolio
		It’s Not Just Apps!
	Chapter 4 Using Common Menus and Commands
		Discovering Common Menus
		Using Dialog Boxes
		Encountering Alerts
		Discovering Common Menu Options
		About Contextual Menus
		Using Common Keyboard Shortcuts
		Changing Your Preferences
	Chapter 5 Exploring Common Panels
		Understanding the Common Workspace
		Using Panels in the Workspace
			Moving panels
			Looking at common panels
Book 2 Adobe Bridge
	Chapter 1 Organizing and Managing Your Files with Adobe Bridge
		Getting to Know the Adobe Bridge Workspace
			Practice makes perfect
			Finding and using your folders within Adobe Bridge
			The default workspace
			Looking for a better view
			Creating a new folder
			Moving a file to another folder
			Making a favorite
			Investigating the Application bar
			Developing a Bridge habit
	Chapter 2 Taking Advantage of Metadata in Adobe Bridge
		Locating Your Files
		Using Keywords
		Creating a Metadata Template
		Searching for Files Using Adobe Bridge
			Searching by name or keyword
			Using the Filter panel
		Saving a Collection
	Chapter 3 Using Automation Tools in Adobe Bridge
		Getting Files from Your Camera
		Automation Tools in Adobe Bridge
			Batch renaming your files
			Exporting your files from Bridge
			Loading files as layers
			Building a contact sheet
Book 3 Photoshop CC
	Chapter 1 Getting into Photoshop CC Basics
		The Start Screen
		The New Document Window
		Sample Images Can Help You Investigate More Features
		Opening an Image
		Getting to Know the Tools
		Navigating the Work Area
			Changing your workspace
			Resetting your workspace
			Docking and saving panels
			Saving your workspace
			Taking advantage of workspace features
			Zooming in to get a better look
		Choosing Your Screen Mode
		Getting Started with Basic Tasks in Photoshop CC
			Cropping an image
			Using grids as you crop
			Using the Frame tool to create cropped images
			Saving images
	Chapter 2 Messing with Mode Matters
		Working with Bitmap Images
		Choosing the Correct Photoshop Mode
			Bitmap
			Grayscale
			Duotone
			Index color
			RGB
			CMYK
			LAB color
			Multichannel
			Bit depth
	Chapter 3 Making Selective Changes
		Getting to Know the Selection Tools
			The Marquee tool
			The Lasso tool
			The Object Selection tool
			The Quick Selection tool
			The Magic Wand tool
			Painting a selection with the Quick Mask tool
		Manipulating Selections with Refine Selection
			Transforming selections
			Transforming selections
			Feathering
			Tweaking the edges of a selection in the Select and Mask workspace
		Selecting the Subject
		Saving Selections
	Chapter 4 Using the Photoshop Pen Tool
		Selecting the Right Pen Tool for the Task
		Using a Path as a Selection
		Creating Curved Paths
		Clipping Paths
		Using Shape Layers
			Creating and using a custom shape
			Changing the color of the shape
			Changing the color fill of a custom shape
			Changing the stroke on a live vector shape
			Creating a stroke on a custom shape
			Removing a shape layer
	Chapter 5 Creating Images in the Right Resolution for Print and the Web
		Creating Images for Print
			The resolution formula
			Changing the resolution
		Determining the Resolution for Web Images
		Applying the Unsharp Mask Filter to an Image
	Chapter 6 Creating a Good Image
		Reading a Histogram
			Breaking into key types
			Starting the process to improve your image
		Creating a Good Tone Curve
			Finding the highlight and the shadow
			Setting the highlight and shadow values
			Adjusting the midtone
			Finding a neutral
		Editing an Adjustment Layer
		Testing a Printer
	Chapter 7 Working with Painting and Retouching Tools
		Using the Swatches Panel
		Choosing Foreground and Background Colors
		The Painting and Retouching Tools
			Changing the brush
			The Spot Healing Brush tool and the Content-Aware feature
			The Healing Brush tool
			The Patch tool
			The Red Eye tool
			The Brush tool
			The Clone Stamp tool
			The History Brush tool
			The Eraser tool
			The Gradient tool
		Blending Modes
			Painting with color
			Filling selections
		Saving Presets
	Chapter 8 Using Layers
		Creating and Working with Layers
		Duplicating a Layer
		Selecting a Layer
			Controlling the visibility of a layer
			Rearranging the stacking order
		Creating a Text Layer
			Warping text
			Fine-tuning text
			Check that spelling!
		Using Layer Masks
			Creating a layer mask from a selection
			Creating a vector mask from a pen path
		Organizing Your Layers
			Activating multiple layers simultaneously
			Layer groups
			Duplicating a layer group
		Filter Capabilities in the Layers Panel
		Merging and Flattening Images
			Merging
			Flattening
	Chapter 9 Going Beyond the Basics with Layers
		Using Layer Styles
			Applying a style
			Creating and saving a style
			Thinking about opacity versus fill
		Smart, Really Smart! Smart Objects
		Finding Tools and Features That Are Hidden
		Using the Frame Tool
		Working with Artboards in Photoshop
			Adding additional artboards
			Adding content to the second artboard
		Experimenting with 3D Files
		Preserving Corrective Perspective with the Vanishing Point Feature
	Chapter 10 Saving Photoshop Images for Print and the Web
		Backing Up with a Save
		Choosing a File Format for Saving
			Wonderful and easy Photoshop PSD
			Photoshop EPS
			Photoshop PDF
			TIFF
			DCS
		Saving Images for the Web
			PNG
			JPEG
			GIF
			Matte
		Saving Settings
Book 4 InDesign CC
	Chapter 1 Introducing InDesign CC
		Getting Started with InDesign CC
			Creating a new publication
			Opening an existing publication
		Touring the Workspace
			Tools
			Menus
			Panels
			Contextual menus
		Setting Up the Workspace
			Showing and hiding grids and guides
			Snapping to a grid or a guide
			Using Smart Guides
			Customizing menus
			Customizing the interface appearance
			Saving a custom workspace
		Working with Documents
			Importing new content
			Viewing content
			Saving your publication
	Chapter 2 Working with Text and Text Frames
		Understanding Text, Font, and Frames
		Creating and Using Text Frames
			Creating text frames with the Type tool
			Creating text frames with the Frame tool
			Creating text frames from a shape
		Adding Text to Your Publication
			Importing text
			Controlling text flow
			Adding placeholder text
			Copying and pasting text
		Looking at Text Frame Options
			Changing text frame options
			Using and modifying columns
		Modifying and Connecting Text Frames on a Page
			Resizing and moving the text frame
			Threading text frames
			Adding a page jump number
		Understanding Paragraph Settings
			Indenting your text
			Text alignment and justification
			Saving a paragraph style
		Editing Stories
			Using the story editor
			Checking for correct spelling
			Using custom spelling dictionaries
		Using Tables
			Creating tables
			Editing table settings
			Creating table styles
		Looking at Text on a Path
	Chapter 3 Understanding Page Layout
		Importing Images
			Importing PDFs
			Importing other InDesign documents
		Linking and Embedding Images
		Setting Image Quality and Display
		Selecting Images
		Manipulating Text and Graphics in a Layout
			Page orientation and size
			Margins, columns, and gutters
			Using guides and snapping
			Locking objects and guides
		Merging Text and Graphics
			Wrapping objects with text
			Modifying a text wrap
		Working with Pages and the Pages Panel
			Selecting and moving pages
			Adding and deleting pages
			Numbering your pages
		Using Master Spreads in Page Layout
			Creating a master spread
			Applying, removing, and deleting master pages
			Changing individual page sizes
	Chapter 4 Drawing in InDesign
		Getting Started with Drawing
			Paths and shapes
			Points and segments
		Getting to Know the Tools of the Trade
			The Pencil tool
			The Pen tool
			Basic shapes and frame shapes
		Drawing Shapes
			Creating a shape with exact dimensions
			Using the Polygon tool
		Editing Basic Shapes
			Changing the size with the Transform panel
			Changing the size with the Free Transform tool
			Creating your own custom shapes
			Changing the stroke of a shape
			Changing the shear value
			Rotating a shape
		Drawing Freeform Paths
			Using the Pencil tool
			Using the Pen tool
		Editing Freeform Paths
		Modifying Frame Corners
		Using Fills
			Creating basic fills
			Making transparent fills
			Filling with gradients
			Removing fills
		Adding Layers
		Creating QR Codes
	Chapter 5 Understanding Color
		Selecting Color with Color Controls
		Understanding Color Models
		Using Color Swatches and Libraries
			The Swatches panel
			Swatch libraries
	Chapter 6 Clipping Paths, Alignment, and Object Transformation
		Working with Transformations
			Looking at the Transform panel
			Using the Free Transform tool
			Rotating objects
			Scaling objects
			Shearing objects
			Reflecting objects
		Understanding Clipping Paths
		Arranging Objects on the Page
			Aligning objects
			Distributing objects
	Chapter 7 Exporting to PDF and Printing
		Preflight: Preparing Your Documents for Printing
		Packaging Your Documents
		Understanding File Formats
		Exporting Publications
			Exporting PDF documents for printing
			Exporting EPS files
			Exporting JPEG and PNG files
			Exporting text files
		Printing Your Work
			Understanding bleed
			Doing it yourself: Printing and proofing at home or the office
	Chapter 8 Creating Digital Documents Using EPUB and Publish Online
		Choosing the Right Digital Format
		Planning Layouts for Digital Distribution
		Adapting Print Documents to Share Digitally
			Creating liquid layout rules for alternative layouts
			Creating alternate layouts
			Adding interactivity to digital documents
		Exporting Digital Books as EPUB
			Preparing EPUB (Reflowable) Books
			Exporting EPUB (Reflowable) Books
			Exporting EPUB (Fixed-Layout)
			Publish Online
			Share for Review
Book 5 Illustrator CC
	Chapter 1 Discovering Illustrator CC
		Deciding When to Use Illustrator CC
		Creating a New Document
		Try a Template
		Opening an Existing Document
		Taking a Look at the Document Window
		Navigating the Work Area with Zoom Controls
		Taking Advantage of Artboards
			Creating multiple artboards
			Using the Artboard Panel
			Printing a document with multiple artboards
		Checking Out the Panels
		Getting to Know Your Workspace
		Becoming Familiar with the Tools
		Changing Views
	Chapter 2 Using the Selection Tools
		Getting to Know the Selection Tools
			Giving selections a try
			Anchor points
			Bounding boxes
			Introducing all the selection tools
		Working with Selections
			More practice with selections
			Selecting an anchor point
			Using a marquee to select an object
			Selecting multiple objects
			Saving a selection
		Grouping and Ungrouping
			Creating a group
			Using Isolation mode
		Manipulating Selected Objects
	Chapter 3 Creating Basic Shapes and Beyond
		The Basic Shape Tools
			Creating rectangles and ellipses
			Working with the Live corners feature
			The Rounded Rectangle tool
			Using the Polygon tool
			Using the Star tool
		Resizing Shapes
		Tips for Creating Shapes
			Making some pies
			Creating advanced shapes
			Using the Pathfinders
			Using the Shape Builder tool
	Chapter 4 Using the Pen Tool and Integrating Images
		Pen Tool Fundamentals
			Creating a straight line
			Creating a constrained straight line
			Creating a curve
			Reconnecting to an existing path
			Controlling curves
			Creating a corner point
		Additional Pen Tools
			Adding tools to help make paths
			Using the Eraser tool
		Tracing Artwork
			Creating a template layer
			Using Image Trace
			Changing the view
		Other Details You Should Know about Placing Images
	Chapter 5 Using Type in Illustrator
		Working with Type
			Creating text areas
			Creating a line of text
			Flowing text into an area
			Dealing with text overflow
			Creating columns of text with the Area Type tool
			Threading text into shapes
			Wrapping text
			Outlining text
			Putting text on a path, in a closed shape, or on the path of a shape
		Assigning Font Styles
		Using the Character Panel
		Using the Paragraph Panel
			Alignment
			Indentation
		Text Utilities: Your Key to Efficiency
			Find and Replace
			Spell checker
			The Hyphenation feature
			The Find Font feature
			The Change Case feature
			Text styles
	Chapter 6 Organizing Your Illustrations
		Setting Ruler Increments
		Using Guides
			Creating a ruler guide
			Creating a custom guide
		Using the Properties Panel for Placement
		Changing the Ruler Origin
		What You Need to Know about Object Arrangement
		Hiding Objects
		Locking Objects
		Creating a Clipping Mask
		Creating a Mask of Illustrator Objects Using the Blend Tool
		Creating a Clipping Path Using the Draw Inside Button
	Chapter 7 Using Layers
		Creating New Layers
		Using Layers for Selections
		Changing the Layer Stacking Order
		Moving and Cloning Objects
		Hiding Layers
		Locking Layers
	Chapter 8 Livening Up Illustrations with Color
		Choosing a Document Profile
		Using the Swatches Panel
		Applying Color to the Fill and Stroke
		Changing the Width and Type of a Stroke
		Adding Arrowheads
		Using the Color Panel
		Saving Colors
			Building and using custom libraries
			Using the Color Guide and color groups
		Editing or Applying Colors
			Adding Pantone colors
		Editing Colors
		Building and Editing Patterns
		Advanced Pattern Editing
		Working with Gradients
			Using the Gradient tool
			Apply a gradient to a stroke
			Using transparency in gradient meshes
		Copying Color Attributes
		Painting Made Easy: The Live Paint Feature
	Chapter 9 Using the Transform and Distortion Tools
		Working with Transformations
			Transforming an object
			Using the Transform tools
		Creating Distortions
			The Liquify tools
			Using the Envelope Distort command
	Chapter 10 Working with Transparency and Special Effects Tools
		The Mesh Tool
		The Blend Tool
			Creating a blend
			Setting Blend options
		The Symbol Sprayer Tool
			Exploring the symbol tools
			Creating and spraying symbols on the artboard
		Transparency
			Blend modes
			Opacity masks
	Chapter 11 Using Filters and Effects
		Working with Effects
			Understanding the Appearance panel
			Applying an effect
			Adding a Drop Shadow effect
			Saving your combination of effects as a graphic style
		Saving Graphic Styles
		Creating 3D Artwork
		Adding Multiple Fills and Strokes
		Using the Perspective Grid
	Chapter 12 Using Your Illustrator Images
		Saving and Exporting Illustrator Files
			The native Adobe Illustrator file format
			Saving Illustrator files back to previous versions
			The PDF file format
			The EPS file format
			The SVG file format
		Saving Your Artwork for the Web
		Saving Multiple Assets out of Illustrator
		Flattening Transparency
			Flattening a file
			Using the Flattener Preview panel
		Printing from Illustrator
Book 6 Adobe XD
	Chapter 1 Introducing the XD Workspace
		Understanding the Modern User Interface
			Creating a new artboard
			Using the tools
		Relating Objects to the Property Inspector
			Centering an object on the screen
			Using transform features
			Fixing position when scrolling
			Laying it all out
			Changing the appearance of your object
		A Little Bit about Artboards
			Saving your file
			Cloning your text objects to the first artboard
			Duplicating your artboard
			Creating a third artboard by cloning
			Editing your text to fit the screens
			Experimenting with artboard properties
			Adding an image
		Keyboard Shortcuts for Navigating the Workspace
		Design View versus Prototype Mode
			Creating your links
			Testing your prototype
	Chapter 2 Working with Artboards
		Starting Your Document and Adding an Artboard
		Creating New Artboards
		Resizing an Artboard
		Adding a New Artboard
		Using the Layers Panel
		Adding Objects to Your Artboards
		Arranging Artboards in Your Pasteboard Area
		Aligning and Distributing Your Artboards
		Adding Scrolling Capability to an Artboard
		Adding Guides to Your Artboard
	Chapter 3 Creating Your User Interface (UI) with Shapes, Paths, and Custom Shapes
		Working with the Basic Shapes
			What’s included in XD
			Determining the size
		Using a Shape to Create a Button
			Creating a border
			Sampling a color using the eyedropper
			Adding text to your button
			Creating a gradient
		Changing the Direction and Angle of Your Gradient
		Using the Pen Tool
		Editing shapes
		Creating Custom Shapes
			Adding lines
			Importing from Illustrator
	Chapter 4 Building Your UI
		Layers and the Objects They Contain
			Artboards and layers
			What can you do with your artboards inside the Layers panel?
		Transforming Objects
		Aligning and Distributing
			Be smart about your guides
			Using the Align and Distribute feature
	Chapter 5 Working with Text in Your XD Project
		Using the Text Tool
		Adjusting Text Properties
			About readability and font selections
			Selecting your font family
		Saving Your Properties as an Asset
		Using the Spellchecker
		Importing Text
		Using the Repeat Grid Feature
			Importing updated images into your repeated grid
			Updating your text in your repeated grid
	Chapter 6 Working with Imagery in XD
		Importing Artwork into Your Prototype
		Working with Images in XD
			Masking your images
			Masking multiple objects
		Importing Vector Images into XD
		Exporting Selected Artwork from XD
			Exporting multiple items
			Exporting your artboards
	Chapter 7 Creating Design Libraries
		Saving Reusable Objects as Components
			Making edits to your component
			Unlinking a component
			Saving colors in your libraries
		Saving Character Styles
		Discovering Libraries
			Using shared libraries
			Updating a published library
			Editing a component
		Taking Advantage of UI Kits
	Chapter 8 Adding Interactivity to Your XD Project
		Entering Prototype Mode
			Discovering the many ways to link your artboards
			Creating animations
		Creating a Drag Trigger
		Creating an Overlay
		Adding States and Rollovers
	Chapter 9 Sharing Your XD Project
		Viewing Your App/Website on Your Desktop
		Creating a Movie for Your User Story
		Using the Device Preview Feature
		Sharing Your XD File with Others
			Sharing a specific user flow
			Selecting a View setting
			Adding collaborators to your XD document
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