Everything you need to know about QuarkXpress 8

With these helpful tips from QuarkXpress, you can learn about what's new and get the most out of your software!

This classic user guide to QuarkXpress 8 is an interactive, easy-to-read manual which will give you the competitive edge you'll need.



And if you're already familiar with QuarkXpress, check out what's new with QuarkXpress 8. The new features give you the ability to work faster and more efficiently.

Calling All Teachers!

This Teacher Resource Guide has everything you need to get you and your students up-to-speed with QuarkXPress.

The Guide is applicable for students learning the software for the first time as well as experienced QuarkXPress users. It is available for both Mac and PC users in a single, downloadable file.

The Guide contains a sample syllabus, 14 training modules, and an outline for deploying the modules in a classroom environment. The syllabus includes a capstone project for students to develop as part of the course, with class-time suggestions, and a sample grading scale.

The training modules are designed with standard system fonts, so it is easy to deploy in your class as well as for take-home work. You can teach the software from start to finish, or you can pick and choose individual modules that complement your class.

For New to Advanced Students

Anyone brand new to page layout or QuarkXPress should start with module one — QuarkXPress Basics — and get up to speed quickly with the essential elements of working in QuarkXPress, from creating a new project to collecting for output. To prepare your students with basic skills for the creative job market, you will want to cover core modules in Text and Typography, Page Elements, Transparency and Drop Shadows, and PDF Output.

You can also explore more advanced topics such as Job Jackets and Shared Content to broaden your students’ skills in work-flow and collaborative design.