Student Outreach: January 2013 Archives

Shortcuts to Success: Get to the Control Panel in a Flash

Tips and Tricks 01.31.13 posted by Student Editors

Sure, there are huge lists of InDesign keyboard shortcuts out there, but are you going to sit down and memorize them all? We're here to help you learn some handy new ones, one by one, making it easier to add them to your mental list. Each week, we'll highlight a different shortcut to help you work faster, better and smarter.

SPD-U SHORTCUT OF THE WEEK

Jump to Control Panel

command+6

The Control Panel (above) is that long bar at the top of your screen, and it's InDesign's command center. It's contextual, meaning that it changes to let you quickly view or change what you're working on. Select type, and it lets you change character and paragraph attributes. Select an object and it lets you change its position and dimensions. Jump to the Control Panel by typing command+6.

PS: If you haven't done it yet, download a free poster with our first 25 Shortcuts to Success!

Got a favorite keyboard shortcut you'd like to share with everyone? Email it to us at spdstudentoutreach@gmail.com and we'll include it in our series, along with your own commentary if you'd like.

This week's shortcut brought to you by Joseph Caserto.

Ask the Pros: What's the most valuable thing you've learned? Part 2

Ask The Pros 01.28.13 posted by Student Editors

Our Ask the Pros series is here to answer your most pressing questions about interviewing, job-hunting and working in the world of publication art and photo departments. Got a question you want answered? Email it to us at spdstudentoutreach@gmail.com and we'll put it to our experts. A varying panel of professionals will give you their take, and then it's up to you to put their advice to work.

Following up on our recent photo editors post, today we have an awesome group of art directors and designers giving you their take on what skills and lessons they've learned so far in their careers ...
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Shortcuts to Success: Go to a Specific Page

Tips and Tricks 01.24.13 posted by Student Editors

Sure, there are huge lists of InDesign keyboard shortcuts out there, but are you going to sit down and memorize them all? We're here to help you learn some handy new ones, one by one, making it easier to add them to your mental list. Each week, we'll highlight a different shortcut to help you work faster, better and smarter.

SPD-U SHORTCUT OF THE WEEK

Go to Page

command + J

Ever want to get to a certain page quick? You can get there without your fingers ever leaving the keyboard. Type command + J (think J for jump) and enter the page number in the Page field of the dialogue box that pops up.

HOT TIP: If your file doesn't start on page 1, you can use absolute page numbers to go to a page without using its specific number (i.e. first page, second page, etc.). Say your first page number is 66. Instead of typing 66, you can just add a plus in front of its absolute number in the document: +1 for first, +2 for second, etc. So, after typing command + J, you would enter 66 or +1, and get the same result.

PS: If you haven't done it yet, download a free poster with our first 25 Shortcuts to Success!

Got a favorite keyboard shortcut you'd like to share with everyone? Email it to us at spdstudentoutreach@gmail.com and we'll include it in our series, along with your own commentary if you'd like.

This week's shortcut brought to you by Joseph Caserto.

Mark Your Calendars for Our Spring 2013 Events!

Student Events 01.22.13 posted by Student Editors

As you're planning your spring semester, we have some super-terrific events to keep in mind:

• First up is our 2013 Student Design Competition. The March 4th deadline is coming fast, so be sure to check out all the details and download the official rules and entry form here. We'll be posting some tips and frequently asked questions in the coming weeks, so if you have any questions you need answered, be sure to email us.

• We're participating in the College Media Association's National College Media Convention here in NYC on Monday, March 11 and Tuesday, March 12. If your school's publication staff doesn't already attend, be sure to watch our blog here for details on how you can get tickets.

• We'll be hosting Portfolio Reviews in early April also here in NYC, exact date and details to be announced in the coming weeks.

And we have a whole lot more ... from more "Ask the Pros" posts (which will resume next week) to other events and competitions, follow us here and on our Facebook page to make sure you get the details as we announce them.

Ask the Pros: What's the most valuable thing you've learned? Part 1

Ask The Pros 01.14.13 posted by Student Editors

Our Ask the Pros series is here to answer your most pressing questions about interviewing, job-hunting and working in the world of publication art and photo departments. Got a question you want answered? Send it to us at spdstudentoutreach@gmail.com and we'll put it to our experts! A varying panel of professionals will give you their take, and then it's up to you to put their advice to work.

Today our incredible panel of photo editors tells you what skills and lessons they've learned in their careers so far that have helped them get where they are ... … MORE

Shortcuts to Success: Show Rulers

Tips and Tricks 01.10.13 posted by Student Editors

Sure, there are huge lists of InDesign keyboard shortcuts out there, but are you going to sit down and memorize them all? We're here to help you learn some handy new ones, one by one, making it easier to add them to your mental list. Each week, we'll highlight a different shortcut to help you work faster, better and smarter.

SPD-U SHORTCUT OF THE WEEK

Show/Hide Rulers

command + R

Type command + R to show rulers, and get a quick visual guide to help figure out an object's measurements or coordinates. Want them to disappear? Just do it, again.

PS: If you haven't done it yet, download a free poster with our first 25 Shortcuts to Success!

Got a favorite keyboard shortcut you'd like to share with everyone? Email it to us at spdstudentoutreach@gmail.com and we'll include it in our series, along with your own commentary if you'd like.

This week's shortcut brought to you by Joseph Caserto.

Ask the Pros: Is it possible to get a job as a staff photographer?

Ask The Pros 01.07.13 posted by Student Editors

Our Ask the Pros series is here to answer your most pressing questions about interviewing, job-hunting and working in the world of publication art and photo departments. Got a question you want answered? Send it to us at spdstudentoutreach@gmail.com and we'll put it to our experts! A varying panel of professionals will give you their take, and then it's up to you to put their advice to work.

Today our super-awesome photo editors give you the scoop on the elusive staff photographer role ...
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Shortcuts to Success: Navigate between Pages

Tips and Tricks 01.03.13 posted by Student Editors

Sure, there are huge lists of InDesign keyboard shortcuts out there, but are you going to sit down and memorize them all? We're here to help you learn some handy new ones, one by one, making it easier to add them to your mental list. Each week, we'll highlight a different shortcut to help you work faster, better and smarter.

SPD-U SHORTCUTS OF THE WEEK

Go to First Page

home, or command + shift + page up

Go to Last Page

end, or command + shift + page down

Go to Previous Page

shift + page up

Go to Next Page

shift + page down

Go to Previous Spread

option + page up

Go to Next Spread

option + page down

Happy New Year! We're starting off 2013 with a feast of shortcuts for you. These will help you dash around your document at warp speed. Find detailed explanations after the jump...

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