How to Open a Book Using InDesign CS2
People use InDesign to create documents and for desktop publishing. Many authors use InDesign CS2 to create documents of their manuscripts and then convert them into a PDF file for the printer. You can create and edit your book and have it camera-ready. The first step to preparing your manuscript is to create and open a new book file using InDesign CS2. Using a book document allows you to write chapter one for your book and then skip ahead to chapter five. The book automatically keeps all your multiple documents in the correct order.
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Instructions
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Turn on and boot your computer. Make sure to give it time to fully boot up.
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Find your installed program of InDesign CS2. Double-click to open the program. Allow the program time to open as it may take several minutes depending on the speed of your computer.
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Look in the upper lefthand corner of the tool bar. Click on “File” to give you a list with more options.
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Hover your cursor over the word “New” until the next list of selections come up. Click on the word “Book” to open a new book document in a small window.
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Type in whatever name you desire in the "New Book" window. Click "Save."
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Add documents to your book as you finish them and allow your book to keep track of all documents in the proper order, including page numbers. Double-click on as many files as you want to add to your book.
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Save the “Book” file before closing to make sure all of your documents are safe and secure.
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Tips & Warnings
You can create an index automatically for your book instead of typing in all the information yourself. Complete the book, making sure you have included all the information. Click on “File” and then “Synchronize Book.” Doing this automatically makes all the formatting the same.
Purchase your copy of InDesign from Adobe if necessary. Go to Adobe.com to order.
There are a lot of free tutorials available either online, at a college or even a church setting. Take advantage of these tutorials for InDesign CS2 to optimize your use of the program.
