Rules of the Game  

PageMaker's paragraph rules feature lets you attach lines to paragraphs. So what? Watch this ...

Kvern, Olav Martin. Adobe Magazine (1995). Design>Document Design>Software>Adobe PageMaker

Schools of Thought  

How do you educate graphic designers in today's complex world? Teach them sociology, psychology, business - and yes, some composition and color theory.

McCarron, Carolyn. Adobe Magazine (2000). Articles>Education>Graphic Design

Search for Elbow Room  

In the world of storage, options are multiplying, prices are falling, and confusion is rampant. Here's a guide to the options.

Roberts, Paul. Adobe Magazine (1996). Articles>Computing>Technology

See Spot Print  

An in-depth guide to working with spot colors in Photoshop.

Amladi, Rita and Erik Gibson. Adobe Magazine (1995). Design>Document Design>Prepress>Color

Sheet Smart  

'Going against the grain' is more than a cliché when you're weighing the merits of one paper characteristic over another. Learn how paper's grain direction affects the finish of your jobs.

Sidles, Constance J. Adobe Magazine (2004). Design>Document Design>Prepress>Paper

Smart Curves  

SVG is fun, sophisticated, and full of possibilities - and one day it'll change the way we view the Web.

Blatner, David. Adobe Magazine (1999). Design>Graphic Design>Standards>SVG

Speedy Delivery  

We've come a long way since the Pony Express, but delivering electronic documents isn't always easy. Here are a few tips to make sure they arrive intact and on time.

Fleishman, Glenn. Adobe Magazine (1998). Articles>Collaboration>Online

The Squeeze Is On  

Lossy or lossless? No, the subject isn't baseball, it's file compression. Understanding it can improve your image.

Fleishman, Glenn. Adobe Magazine (1998). Design>Graphic Design>Image Editing

A Stitch in Time  

Twelve Photoshop tips for the Web that'll make you a speed demon.

Peck, Wendy. Adobe Magazine (2000). Design>Graphic Design>Software>Adobe Photoshop

Styling the Web  

Does your Web site need a new 'do? The 'cascading' look is in.

Fleishman, Glenn. Adobe Magazine (1999). Design>Web Design>CSS

Sweeping Views (Some Assembly Required)  

Capture the majesty of that mountain range by creating a panorama in Photoshop.

Chavez, Conrad. Adobe Magazine (2000). Design>Graphic Design>Software>Adobe Photoshop

Taking It In  

What makes type readable? A survey of the conventional wisdom, what research tells us, and some common-sense principles.

Tinkel, Kathleen. Adobe Magazine (1996). Design>Typography

There and Back  

Taking FrameMaker files on the road can present a few challenges, but it doesn't have to be difficult. Here are some tips that'll help ensure that you get the best results.

Valiulis, Dave. Adobe Magazine (1997). Design>Document Design>Software>Adobe FrameMaker

Thirteen Telltale Signs  

If you want professional-looking type, avoid these 13 telltale signs.

Williams, Robin. Adobe Magazine (1995). Design>Typography

Total Control: The Next Generation  

There's never been a better time to free yourself from boring, repetitive tasks using PageMaker's scripting language.

Kvern, Olav Martin. Adobe Magazine (1995). Design>Document Design>Software>Adobe PageMaker

Tree-Free at Last  

'Tree-free' paper - made from fibers other than wood - isn't just a gimmick.

Sidles, Constance J. Adobe Magazine (1996). Articles>Document Design>Prepress>Paper

Unexpected Text  

I know, I know, Illustrator is a drawing program - but its text-handling features can be handy, too. Here's a guide to using them.

Kvern, Olav Martin. Adobe Magazine (1996). Design>Graphic Design>Image Editing>Adobe Illustrator

Visits, Visitors, and Hits  

What do people mean when they talk about 'hits,' 'visits,' and 'visitors?'

Fleishman, Glenn. Adobe Magazine (1996). Design>Web Design>Audience Analysis>Log Analysis

We've Come a Long Way  

A (detailed) peek into the brave new - and nostalgic old - days of typesetting, through the eyes of an InDesign insider.

Kvern, Olav Martin. Adobe Magazine (1999). Design>Typography>History

Weaving the Perfect Web  

Thinking of building a Web site? Here are some basics you'll need to know and resources to get you started.

Fleishman, Glenn. Adobe Magazine (1995). Design>Web Design

When Bad Things Happen to Good Photographs  

The family photos are crumpled, torn, and stained, but Photoshop can help.

Rose, Carla. Adobe Magazine (1999). Design>Graphic Design>Photography>Adobe Photoshop

When Bigger Isn't Better  

Working with large bitmap images can clog your hard disk and slow performance to a crawl. Here are some tips for staying lean.

Katz, Wendy. Adobe Magazine (1995). Design>Graphic Design>Image Editing>Adobe Photoshop

Where Is Publishing Headed?  

As technology transforms the delivery of information, changes loom for the business called publishing.

French, Rob. Adobe Magazine (1996). Articles>Publishing

You Get What You Pay For...Sometimes  

Buying the quality you need isn't just a matter of checking the price tag.

Sidles, Constance J. Adobe Magazine (1997). Design>Document Design>Prepress>Paper

Your Dais Will Come  

Keep calm for presentations by taking a little PDF.

Thompson, Audrey. Adobe Magazine (1999). Presentations>Information Design>Software>Adobe Acrobat