Master FrameMaker Level 1 for technical documentation proficiency. Learn to author and edit unstructured files, optimise publishing workflows and enhance your technical writing skills.
2 day course 10am - 5pm Live Online or Classroom-based
What you will learn
- Exploring the FrameMaker interface and essential tools, enabling you to author and edit technical documents efficiently.
- How to create, format and manage text, graphics and tables, empowering you to design professional-looking documents.
- Understanding how to use styles, templates and master pages, helping you maintain consistency and streamline your workflow.
- How to insert and manage cross-references, hyperlinks and footnotes, enabling you to create well-structured documents.
- Exploring how to generate tables of contents, indexes and glossaries, helping you create comprehensive documentation.
- How to publish your documents to PDF, HTML and other formats, empowering you to share your content effectively.
- Understanding best practices for technical writing, document management and collaboration, helping you create high-quality documentation.
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This Adobe FrameMaker Level 1 - Authoring and Editing Unstructured Files course includes
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Authorised Certificate
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Lifetime support after your course
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Course materials
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Live Instructor-led training
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Refreshments all day
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Latest Mac or PC ready to go
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Authorised Trainers
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Hands-on exercises
Book this course
We offer Adobe FrameMaker Level 1 - Authoring and Editing Unstructured Files as a private course.
You can select a date which suits you or your team.
The course content can be fully customised to your exact learning requirements.
Request datesCourse Outline for Adobe FrameMaker Level 1 - Authoring and Editing Unstructured Files
Getting Started
- Overview of FrameMaker
- Understanding Panels, Pods and Workspaces
- Opening files
- Closing and saving files
- Navigation and zoom techniques
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Setting general preferences
- View options
- Output to .pdf
Applying Formats to Text (Styles)
- Understanding the difference between character and paragraph formats
- Applying Paragraph and Character formats to text
- Importing formats between individual files and files contained in a book.
Working with Text
- Setting spelling preferences
- Running the spelling checker
- Using Find and Change
- Using the Thesaurus
- Inserting special characters
- Inserting document and table footnotes
- Inserting user variables
Index and Hyperlink Markers
- Marking text for inclusion in an index
- Editing index entries
- Inserting Hyperlinks
Working with Graphics
- Creating simple line art
- Understanding page and text anchored graphics
- Manipulating anchored frames and understanding import by reference and by copy
- Creating screenshots with Roboscreen capture
- Importing video
Tables
- Inserting Tables
- Manipulating Tables
Cross-Referencing
- Using Change Bars to indicate modifications made to a document
- Setting automatic change bars
- Comparing two versions of a document
- Working with track changes
- Importing .pdf comments
Conditional Formatting
- Applying conditional format tags
- Showing and hiding conditional information
Page Layout
- Understanding the important role the Master Pages play in a FrameMaker document
- Applying Master Pages to control a document’s layout
Book Files
- Adding, deleting, and rearranging files within a book
- Setting numbering and pagination options
- Updating book files
- Generating Table of Contents and Index files for the book
FAQs about the Adobe FrameMaker Level 1 - Authoring and Editing Unstructured Files course
Is this Adobe FrameMaker Level 1 - Authoring and Editing Unstructured Files course suitable for me?
This course is designed for people who are new to FrameMaker or have been using FrameMaker for a while but have never had formal training or who would like to learn best practice in FrameMaker. If you are have any questions about whether the course could meet your needs, please speak to our customer service team. They will be delighted to advise you.
How is the content taught throughout the Adobe FrameMaker Level 1 - Authoring and Editing Unstructured Files course?
Our Adobe FrameMaker Level 1 - Authoring and Editing Unstructured Files course is extremely interactive. You will be using FrameMaker throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.
Should I attend the Adobe FrameMaker Level 1 - Authoring and Editing Unstructured Files course in person or live online?
For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my Adobe FrameMaker Level 1 - Authoring and Editing Unstructured Files course?
Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our Adobe FrameMaker Level 1 - Authoring and Editing Unstructured Files course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.
What is the recommended number of people for the class when I attend the Adobe FrameMaker Level 1 - Authoring and Editing Unstructured Files course?
For private classes in Adobe FrameMaker Level 1 - Authoring and Editing Unstructured Files, we recommend a maximum of 8 to 10 people from the same company in the class. Please ask our customer service team to help you find the right balance of people per class and the number of days training you need.
What support is available after I attend the Adobe FrameMaker Level 1 - Authoring and Editing Unstructured Files course?
We offer ongoing support to our Adobe FrameMaker Level 1 - Authoring and Editing Unstructured Files course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.
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