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Layout a bid

Adapted from IACURH Award Resource Guide

Layout Overview

What is bid layout? The layout of a bid is the organization of information on each page and throughout the bid. Oftentimes, this includes different outlets for displaying text and information, graphical depictions of thematic elements and more.

Layout Methods Paragraphs Bulleted Lists Text Boxes Graphics Pictures Backgrounds Why does layout matter? The layout of a bid can be just as important as who or what the bid is written about. The most deserving subject could be buried by a bid with poor layout.

Information If information is hard to find or comprehend in depth and at a glance, the bid becomes less effective. This can be taken care of with effective layout methods (bulleted lists, text boxes, etc.).

Theme The layout of a bid is the easiest way to incorporate thematic elements (images, wording, attitude, etc.). This will help you better expose the audience to the theme and, as a result, aid them in developing a better understanding of your nominee.

Fun & Readability It’s simple; a well laid-out bid is just easier and more fun to read and makes the bidding process exciting.

Without being able to read the text, which of the following would you prefer to read? Layout Basics Once you’ve selected your layout software program, it’s time to start thinking about the layout of your bid. The following suggestions will help you to set the foundation for your bid layout:

Select Layout the List Topics Storyboard Review Theme Bid

1. Select Theme First, select the theme of your bid if you will be using one. Select a theme that will help the audience gain a better understanding of your nominee and that will lend itself well to some creative layout experiences.

Themes can be television shows, movies, songs, countries, hobbies, animals, colors, or anything that relates to the nominee.

 Decades (60’s, 70’s, 80’s, etc.)  Colors  Countries  Hobbies (traveling, cooking, etc.)  Television Shows  Companies  Movies  Websites/Technology  Songs  Seasons/Nature/Animals  Artists/Bands  Words/Quotations  Books  Food

RESOURCE Check out the following website for more than 350 great theme ideas: http://gomakesomething.com/ht/thebasics/theme-ideas/

Brainstorm Also in this first step, brainstorm creative ways to tie the theme into the bid layout, including:  Pictures  Fonts  Backgrounds  Textboxes

EXAMPLE THEME Theme: camping Font: outdoorsy, camp sign font for page headings Pictures: tents, campfires, trees, mountains, forest animals, s’mores Background: greens, browns, trees, mountains Layout Ideas:  use a map to detail the table of contents or a process  use the parts of a s’more (marshmallow, chocolate, graham cracker) to symbolize parts of a whole  use trails to separate content (dashed lines)

Get Your Elements Download, photograph, or otherwise get the graphical elements associated with your theme. TIP: Get an abundance of images—way more than you could ever use—so that you have some options when layout becomes tricky.

Adapted from IACURH Award Resource Guide 2. List Topics Second, list all of the information that you want to cover in your bid. This should already be taken care of during the writing process. Having this list will aid in strategically placing information in the layout of the bid.

Divide & Subdivide In laying out a bid, it is more helpful to have your information comprehensively broken down. For an eight page bid, for example, having eight broad topics for the pages will not aid much in planning a stunning layout. Rather, for an eight page bid, you should have 8-12 broad topics, each broken down into 2-6 subdivisions based on the information you would like to cover.

Displaying Information Next, ask yourself: what is the best way to display all of this information? There are many options, including:

• Paragraphs • Text Boxes • Tables • Bulleted Lists • Sidebars • Charts

3. Storyboard Now that you have all of your information and thematic elements, it’s time to start putting things on the page. The third step is storyboarding.

Storyboarding is for layout is like the outlining process for an essay. Before you write an essay, you create an outline of your main points, what your paragraphs will focus on, topic sentences, etc. This helps you collect your thoughts and make sure, before you start, that the essay is complete and headed in the right direction. Similarly, before laying out a bid, you need to create the outline for the design. This will help you make sure that your bid is complete and makes sense, prior to starting the layout process.

Select your frame size. Are you just looking to get your ideas on paper in a very rough fashion? Small frames will do. Are you looking to have a greater degree of detail? Use slightly larger frames. 1 TIP: NEVER use a full size sheet of paper as a frame for storyboarding. It defeats the purpose of storyboarding, which is to think and prepare for layout, not perform the actual layout. It also manipulates users into adding additional details because the page will appear emptier than a smaller frame; this leads to clutter.

Position items. Determine the positions for information on side· bar / ˈsīdˌbär / Noun your page. If you have ideas for body text, text boxes, sidebars, graphics, tables, this is where you will construct A short article in a newspaper or 2 your basic outline. You should already have a list of all of magazine (or bid!), typically boxed, your pieces of information and how you would like to placed alongside a main article, and display them, so start placing them on the page. containing additional material.

TIP: Use big boxes for rough areas; don’t try to be precise. Hint: This is a sidebar! TIP: Use pencil so you can erase.

Label. Label each item on the page; make it clear what you are portraying (e.g. Milestone Articles (bullets)). Also, write a brief description of the topic you are illustrating for the entire page—what you’re trying to get across. 3

Keep it simple. Keep your layout easy at this stage. Storyboards are only a mid-process guide to help you as you develop your bid. As you start placing information into the software program, many things will change; this is just to serve as a starting guideline. 4

Create one frame for each page of your bid. The goal of storyboarding is to be able to see the fundamental appearance of your bid long before you spend hours in a software program. It also serves as a great platform for organizing thoughts prior to writing.

5 Review. Review the entire storyboard of frames once you finish. Ask yourself whether the story of the bid would make sense to someone else. TIP: Go ask someone else. If the storyboard makes sense to someone who doesn’t 6 understand RHA or NRHH, then you should be good to go.

Credit: The above list is an IACURH modification of the original article below: http://www.ehow.com/how_2052418_draw-storyboards.html

Adapted from IACURH Award Resource Guide

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Traditional 8-Page Bid Storyboard

4. Layout the Bid It’s finally time to start laying out the bid. Before you start, you should try to have as many of the following as possible; it’ll make things much easier and you can avoid hours of small adjustments later.

Pre-Layout Checklist  All textual information for the bid written, edited, and finalized, including:  Body Text  Bulleted Lists  Sidebars  Charts & Tables  Photo Captions  All photos for the bid (you can always insert a placeholder in the layout if you don’t have them)  Thematic Elements:  Graphics  Borders  Fonts

Stress-Saving Steps to a Successful Layout

1. Select Your Layout Software 2. Set Up Your Document 3. Set Your Background (information on layout Number of pages, Color, image, thematic software is in the pages to margins, etc. element, etc. come)

5. Insert Graphical Elements 6. Insert Bulleted Lists, Sidebars, While the textual information Charts, & Tables 4. Add Page of your bid is the most These non-paragraph pieces of Headings/ important, if you insert the textual information pack the Section Titles graphical elements (images, most information for the least Though you will photos, etc.) prior to the text, space. They are truly what have your you will be better able to see separates good bids from great storyboard to how the two interact. This bids. Insert these before the guide you, this way, you can adjust the body text to ensure that you will help with graphical elements to work have space and don't cut any organization. with the text instead of the of these vital displays of other way. information.

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5. Review Oftentimes bid writers fail to thoroughly review the layout after its completion, which leads to complications that may detrimentally affect the bids performance. If, for example, your layout caused a portion of your body text to be cut off, then readers may not receive a piece of vital information.

Things To Look For  Text  Headings – All the same font (typeface, size, and style)  Body Text – All the same font  Page Numbers – All in the same location; all the same font  Tables – All the same style  Cut off – Make sure that text wasn’t cut off by textboxes, wrapping, etc.  Photos  Borders – All the same  Captions – All photos have captions  Captions – All the same font  Graphical Elements (all apply to photos as well)  Clean – make sure that any manipulated graphics are clean (no white or choppy clipping paths)  Distortion – all elements maintain original aspect ratio  Pixelation – elements are not so large that the individual pixels become visible and the image blurry (if this happens, it’s because the image is larger than its original dimensions)

Questions To Ask  Did all of the information make it into the layout? *Go check your topic list (step #2) to make sure.

 Does the layout make sense? Is there a logical progression of the covered topics from beginning to end?

 Is it well organized and free of clutter?

 Is the body text simple and easy to read?

 Is it pleasing to the eye?

 Is there an adequate balance of text and graphics?

Tips for Reviewing Your Bid 1. Print a Copy – It makes it easier to see the full page at a glance.

2. Leave It – Working on a project for long periods of time dilutes our sensitivity to poor visual aestheticism. If you have the time, leave the layout alone for a few days. When you come back to the bid, you’ll be able to have a fresh perspective.

3. Find an Editor – Have someone else critically review the layout for a different perspective.

Layout Tools

Fonts Typeface vs. Font A typeface is a particular design of type. A font is a specific size and style of type within a type family. The two are often used interchangeably. Example: Typeface: Century Gothic Font: Century Gothic, 10 pt.

Typeface Tips: 1. Rule of Thumb: 1 type face for headings and 1 type face for content 2. Don’t use more than 3-4 fonts in an entire bid. 3. Don’t change the font in mid sentence unless you have a very good reason. 4. Sans serif fonts (like this) are easier to read on a computer screen (where most bids are read). ~http://webdesign.about.com/od/fonts/a/aa080204.htm

Finding & Installing Fonts There are many free font websites through which you can download some creative fonts for your bids, such as:  http://www.dafont.com  http://www.fontriver.com  http://www.1001freefonts.com  http://www.fontspace.com  http://www.urbanfonts.com  http://www.searchfreefonts.com Once you have found the font you would like, install it through the following steps:

1. Download the font (most come in a .zip file) 2. Extract the files; the font file is usually a TrueType Font (.ttf) or OpenType Font (.otf) file

Based on operating system, follow steps 3-4 below:

Microsoft Windows Video for Windows: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6AC42TBjnE Vista 3. Open the Fonts folder on your computer - Search "Fonts" from the Start Menu OR Start  Control Panel  Appearance and Personalization  Fonts 4. Copy/Paste or Drag/Drop the font file into the Fonts folder. Windows 7 3. Right Click on the font file. 4. Select "Install."

Mac OS Video for Mac: h ttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AIR7_ch9No 3. Double click the font file to open it. 4. Click "Install Font"

Images Locating Images Finding the best images for your bid’s layout is easy with the endless supply of images available online. The following websites are great for locating the images necessary for your bid:

Google Images URL: http://google.com/imghp TIP: Use the options at the left to hone your search. For example, select ―Large‖ to find background quality images.

Flickr URL: http://www.flickr.com

Photobucket URL: http://www.photobucket.com

Vecteezy URL: http://www.vecteezy.com Large library of vector images (avoid nasty pixelation); great resource for background images.

Working with Images Oftentimes, you will need to be able to work with an image beyond the capabilities of particular layout software. You may need to crop, change colors, work with transparency, save as a different file type, or otherwise edit images before placing them in your bid layout. The following tools are all great options for working with images.

Paint.net URL: http://www.getpaint.net Paint.net is a freeware (free software) graphics editor program that is capable and user friendly, making it ideal for use in award bids. Also, it is downloadable software (not online), so you can access it anywhere with your computer.

Picnik URL: http://www.picnik.com Picnik is an online photo editing service that offers some basic tools and options in an easy-to-use interface.

Photoshop Express Editor URL: http://www.photoshop.com/tools/expresseditor Photoshop Express Editor is a free online image editor from Adobe, the makers of Photoshop. It takes the power of Photoshop and puts it in an interface suitable for all skill levels.

Color Scheme Designer URL: http://www.colorschemedesigner.com Color Scheme Designer is an online application for producing harmonious color schemes. The site is very intuitive and will help to create color schemes that will work with your theme, images, and other elements.

Common Layout Mistakes

Layout is a learning process, but you should definitely not jump in blindly; review these common layout mistakes to avoid making some of your own:

Text Overformatting Keep your text simple. 98% of your body text should be plain text with no added formatting changes (bold, underline, etc.). The rule with formatting is moderation: if you overuse it, it becomes a distraction and difficult to read; if you underuse it, you have a monotonous bid. Make the formatting work for you to emphasize key points: bold numbers and statistics, underline program names, etc.

Unreadable Font Upon discovering the art of downloading and installing fonts outlined earlier, many are quick to jump to the wide array of strange and over complicated typefaces. There is a reason why Helvetica (Helvetica) is the most widely used typeface in the world. Don’t select fonts with big curls, avoid brush strokes and ―handwriting‖ fonts, and look for those with a substantial difference in styles (bold, narrow, etc.) to provide formatting options.

Color Colored Body Text Black text is your friend. Never use colored text for your primary body content unless you have a very good reason and it is the only way it will work with your theme, graphics, etc. (though you may just want to change your theme if that is the case). Any non-black text adds strain to the eyes to read. Colored text should be saved for cover pages, headings, and tables/charts. Also, use darker colors wherever possible.

Poor Color Pairings Avoid placing orange text on a red background, or blue text on a black background. Always make sure that the color pairing doesn’t lead to poor visibility and readability. Use Color Scheme Designer from the previous page if you need assistance.

Graphics HUGE Graphics It’s a common mistake made by first time bidders as they try to embrace the thematic element of bids but end up overdoing it. A graphic should never take up more than one-eighth of the page and in most cases should be much smaller.

Poor Quality Graphics Commonly found in background images for bids, don’t use low quality images. You should never stretch any graphic larger than its original size. You are better off using a plain single color background than using a pixelated blown-up image.

Photoshop Botching If you don’t have skills in photo editing, don’t do it. A Photoshop botch is an eyesore that distracts from the content.

layout software guide

Layout Software

The first thing to think about when it comes to bid layout is which layout software you will be using. There are many programs available for layout and design purposes, but this guide will focus on the three that are the most common and accessible to many college students: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, and Adobe InDesign.

The following pages outline the pros and cons of each program in detail to help you to select the most appropriate layout software program for your bid. In most cases, however, the program you select will be based on the understanding of individuals laying out the bid and the software they are most familiar with. For example, while Adobe InDesign might be the more capable software, if you have no one in your RHA/NRHH with the required skill set and understanding of the program, it’s not always an option.

Focused Software Programs

Microsoft Word Microsoft Word is the most popular Word Processing software in the world, used by more than 500 million users around the globe. It is the flagship program in the Microsoft Office productivity suite, so it’s accessibility to computer users is second to none. As a result, it is also easily the word processer with the greatest number of familiar users. Pros: Excellent text editing, best spell check, user friendly/easy to learn Cons: Poor graphics ability, difficult alignment and text box options

Microsoft Publisher Microsoft Publisher is a desktop publishing application that differs from Microsoft Word in its emphasis on page design and layout. Originally designed as an entry-level layout application, the program has received many upgrades in recent years that have enhanced its place amongst the competition. Pros: Easier to access and understand options, Cons: Lacks some capability of higher end programs

Adobe InDesign Adobe InDesign is a layout software program produced by Adobe Systems. Pros: Extremely capable, excellent graphics and alignment options Cons: Steep learning curve, expensive

Other Software Programs There are many design software programs available for use; some are freeware where as some require purchased licenses or subscriptions. Some work well for specific operating systems and platforms, while others are universal. Below you will find some information on some design software programs on which this guide will not focus in detail.

Apple iWork Pages URL: http://www.apple.com/iwork/pages/ Pages is a word processing and layout application. Developed by Apple, the program has many templates and one of the easiest and most intuitive user interfaces of any design program. Overall, Pages is a great option for Mac users.

iStudio Publisher URL: http://www.fatpaint.com/ iStudio Publisher is a desktop publishing application developed by c:four specifically for the Mac operating system. It is a more powerful tool for layout and page manipulation than Pages.

Fatpaint URL: http://www.photoshop.com/tools/expresseditor Fatpaint is a free dekstop publishing and image editing application that is available online. The site include a number of helpful tutorial videos, though the application is more suited to graphic design than layout.

PageStream URL: http://www.pagestream.org/ PageStream is a desktop publishing software designed by Grasshopper LLC that runs on most operating systems. PageStream is very similar to an Adobe InDesign user interface and is a great alternative design program.

Scribus URL: http://www.scribus.net/canvas/Scribus Scribus is a free desktop publishing application and excels in textual layout specific to magazine, newspaper, and brochure structures. The substantial text editing and control features make Scribus it a great choice for award bids.

Though this guide only specifically details layout in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, and Adobe InDesign, you are encouraged to check out the above programs and any other design software to determine what will best suit the needs of your award bidding style. You can find a list of design software programs at the link below: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_desktop_publishing_software

Software Breakdown Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of these common layout programs: Key Best By far the superior software. Good Effective and sufficient for most bids. Poor Slightly ineffective or lacking for most bids. Worst Inferior software; would not recommend for bids requiring this feature. NA Feature not available.

Microsoft Microsoft Adobe Word Publisher InDesign General Items Good Good Poor Learning Curve (Layout) Best Good Worst Cost* Good Good Poor Text Good Good Good Text Editing Best Good Good Spell check Good Good Poor Textboxes Poor Good Best Text Control Good Poor Best Text Color Control Good Good Best Graphics Ability Poor Good Best Image Cropping Good Good Best Clipping Paths NA NA Best Transparency (Ease) Good Good Poor Transparency (Flexibility) Poor Poor Good Text Wrap Good Good Best Layout Worst Good Best Object Movement Worst Good Good Object Manipulation Poor Good Best Alignment Poor Good Best Detailed Layout Control Worst Good Best Color Good Good Good Color Options Good Good Good Color Use Good Good Poor Alignment Poor Good Best File Options Poor Good Best File Compatibility Poor Good Best Export to PDF Good Good Good Exporting Options Good Good Best Overall Poor Good Best Note: These ratings are the opinion of the IACURH AD-NRHH. Please research and experiment to find the best software program for your school’s bidding needs. *Cost ratings are based on average cost to individual consumers. Most educational institutions, however, have licenses to all programs, so this will most likely not be a deciding factor.

Step-by-Step Software Guide

Does that pesky hyphen at the end of every line have you frustrated? Forgot how to set the background color in Microsoft Publisher? This portion of the Award Bidding Guide is intended to take you step by step through some common bidding procedures and how to complete them using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, and Adobe InDesign.

Contents Page Setup  Page Background Color  Page Border  Page Numbers Text  Hyphenation  Text Boxes  Text Wrap Images  Insert Images  Crop Images  Images Borders  Image Transparency

Tutorials This section is intended to serve as a simple set of instructions for completing some common layout processes using common layout software. However, it is impossible to cover everything. The following are great tutorials and resources for assisting with software-specific layout questions:

Microsoft Word

Baycon Group Microsoft Office Support URL: http://www.baycongroup.com/ URL: http://office.microsoft.com/en- wlesson0.htm us/support/?CTT=97 This site has very thorough step-by- Select Word from the right. step tutorials.

Microsoft Publisher Microsoft Office Support URL: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/support/?CTT=97 Select Publisher from the right. Beyond the Microsoft Office website, there is a general lack of quality tutorials for Microsoft Publisher. However, you can still use a search engine to search for answers to specific publisher questions.

Adobe InDesign

Adobe TV – Learn InDesign Adobe InDesign Support URL: http://tv.adobe.com/show/ URL: http://www.adobe.com/ learn-indesign-cs5 support/indesign/ This is a great video library for learning The direct support site from Adobe; it InDesign. You can also search Adobe has everything. TV for other tutorial videos.

Page Setup Page Background Color Definition: A background color is the color that exists behind the text on a page. The default background color for most software programs is white, as is the background of this page. Background colors can be solid colors, or have gradients or other effects.

Backgrounds can be used to spice up a bid with color and other effects; they also allow you to experiment with different font colors and more.

Microsoft Word 1. Select Page Layout. 2. In the Page Background section, select Page Color. From here, you can select a color background and add effects (gradients, etc.). Note: By default, the background color will apply to all pages in the document. If you would like to have a different color for a specific page, set up section breaks before and after the page: Page Layout  Page Setup  Breaks  Section Breaks

Microsoft Publisher 1. Format  Background 2. Select the background you would like to apply. Note: The background is only applied to the current page.

Adobe InDesign 1. Select the Rectangle Tool. 2. Drag to create a rectangle across the entire page. 3. Use the Color Panel or Swatches Panel to change the color. Keyboard Shortcut: F6 (Color Panel) Keyboard Shortcut: F5 (Swatches Panel) 4. Set the rectangle behind your text using one of the following: Send to Back i. Right Click  Arrange  Send to Back Keyboard Shortcut: Ctrl + Shift + [ ii. Right Click  Lock Keyboard Shortcut: Ctrl + L New Layer i. Create a new Layer that is behind the primary layer. Lock this layer to make content editing easier. Keyboard Shortcut: F7 (Layers)

Page Border Definition: A border is an element that surrounds the text and content on a given page, such as a box outlining the page. Page borders can be graphical or simple lines. By default, documents in any layout software will not have a page border.

Page borders help add uniformity and consistency to a bid, provide another outlet for theme usage, and serve the aesthetic purpose of framing your content to make it jump off the page. “

The following instructions detail the insertion of line borders that are a formatting option in each program. You may also use an image as a border; to do this, please view the section on image insertion.

Microsoft Word 1. Select Page Layout. 2. In the Page Background section, select Page Borders. From here, you can select a border and modify style, color, width and more. Note: By default, the page border will apply to all pages in the document. If you would like to have a different color for a specific page, set up section breaks before and after the page: Page Layout  Page Setup  Breaks  Section Breaks

Microsoft Publisher 1. Select the Rectangle Tool. 2. Drag to create a rectangle across the page. Note: By default the rectangle will be a single line at 0.75 pt. 3. Right Click  Format AutoShape 4. In the Colors and Lines section, you can select a border and modify style, color, width, and more. Note: The page border will only apply to the select page. To apply to all pages in a document, you can add it the Master Page: View  Master Page  Follow steps above Use Format  Apply Master Page to apply the border to pages.

Adobe InDesign 1. Select the Rectangle Tool. 2. Drag to create a rectangle across the page. 3. Use the Color Panel or Swatches Panel to change the color. Keyboard Shortcut: F6 (Color Panel) Keyboard Shortcut: F5 (Swatches Panel) 4. Use the Stroke Panel to change border thickness and style. Keyboard Shortcut: F10 (Stroke Panel)

Page Numbers Definition: Page numbers are numbers that outline which page you are on in a given document. For example, if you’re told to turn to page 75 in your textbook, you can easily do so, because page 75 is marked with the number.

Page numbers are typically in the header or footer section of a page, but this is not always required; schools have, in the past, been creative with borders and images to add the page numbers.

Page numbers are required for all award bids to aid in review, discussion, and help ensure that bids are meeting policy requirements. The cover page for your bid does not need to be numbers, but all other pages must. If you do not have page numbers, your bid will be disqualified.

Microsoft Word 1. Select Insert. 2. In the Header & Footer section, select Page Number. 3. Use the options to place page numbers in the appropriate location, format the numbers, and more.

Microsoft Publisher 1. In the Insert menu, select Page Numbers… 2. Select the options for page number location. 3. After the numbers are inserted, you can format them (color, font, bold, italic, etc.) by double clicking on the page number on any page.

Adobe InDesign Adding page numbers in InDesign is tricky. You can follow the steps below, but it is suggested that you view this tutorial: http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-indesign-cs5/gs03-adding-page- numbering/ 1. Select the Pages panel and double click on A-Master (or another master page). 2. On the master page/spread, use the Type Tool to drag a textbox in the location for your page numbers. 3. Select Type  Insert Special Character  Markers  Current Page Number. Keyboard Shortcut: Alt + Ctrl + Shift + N

Text Hyphenation Definition: Hyphenation refers to the splitting of words in a bid at the end of lines. This typically occurs when using a Justify alignment, but can occur in any bid.

Hyphenation can detrimentally affect the readability of the final product, so it is important to remove excessive hyphenation.

Microsoft Word 1. Select Page Layout. 2. In the Page Setup section, select Hyphenation 3. Select None to remove hyphenation. Note: None is the default setting. This means that words will never be hyphenated in your document. This is the preferred setting. Note: The hyphenation setting for Word applies to the entire document.

Microsoft Publisher 1. Select the text from which you would like to remove hyphenation. 2. Tools  Language  Hyphenation Keyboard Shortcut: Ctrl + Shift + H 3. Uncheck ―Automatically hyphenate this story.‖ Note: Automatic hyphenation is the default setting. 4. Click OK. Note: The hyphenation setting for Publisher only applies to individual text boxes. You must remove hyphenation from each text box individually.

Adobe InDesign 1. Select the text from which you would like to remove hyphenation. 2. Select the Type Tool. 3. In Paragraph Formatting Controls, uncheck Hyphenate. Keyboard Shortcut: Ctrl + Alt + T (uncheck Hyphenate) Note: Automatic hyphenation is the default setting. Note: If you uncheck Hyphenate before including any content in your document, then none of the content will be hyphenated. If you have already included content, then you must remove hyphenation from each text box individually.

Text Boxes Definition: A text box is a field or entry box in a graphical user interface designed to allow the user to input text information for the program. In terms of layout, textboxes are the method through which you may add textual content to a page.

Some layout software, such as Microsoft word, doesn’t require the use of textboxes. In Word, you can just open and start typing. However, you will find that adding textboxes allows for greater control and a more diverse layout.

Most layout software, on the other hand, such as Microsoft Publisher and Adobe InDesign, require text boxes in order to insert text. You can just open the program and start typing; you first need to create a place for the type to go.

Microsoft Word 1. Select Insert. 2. In the Text section, select Text Box. 3. Select your desired text box style. Note: Word offers a number of text box styles based on your theme colors. These are helpful if you are new to layout and design. However, the Simple Text Box (first option) is often easier to customize to your desired look.

Microsoft Publisher 1. Select the Text Box tool on the left-hand menu. 2. Drag to create a text box in the appropriate location on your page. OR 1. In the Insert menu, select Text Box. 2. Drag to create a text box in the appropriate location on your page.

Adobe InDesign 1. Select the Type Tool. 2. Drag to create a text box in the appropriate location on your page.

Text Wrap Definition: Text wrap is when text wraps around an object on your page,

such as an image. This circle Text wrap is particularly useful in creating eye-catching layouts; any demonstrates textual layout that is not the typical left margin-to-right margin style how text can wrap around draws the eye’s attention. Text wrap also makes layout much easier the edges of as you don’t have to worry about placing text boxes just so, our manually adding extra lines and spaces. an object.

Microsoft Word 1. Select the object around which you would like to wrap text. 2. Select Format under the Tools section (Picture Tools/Text Box Tools). 3. In the Arrange section, select Text Wrapping. 4. Select the appropriate text wrapping option (explained below). Note: By default, images are inserted with the In Line with Text wrapping option and text boxes are inserted with the In Front of Text wrapping option.

Microsoft Publisher 1. Select the object around which you would like to wrap text. 2. The Picture toolbar should appear. 3. Select Text Wrapping. Note: You may also select Text Wrapping from the Arrange menu. 4. Select the appropriate text wrapping option.

Adobe InDesign 1. Select he object around which you would like to wrap text. 2. Open the Text Wrap panel by selecting Window  Text Wrap. Keyboard Shortcut: Alt + Ctrl + W 3. Select the appropriate text wrapping options.

Though there are other options, below are some descriptions of the most commonly used text wrapping options:

Word/Publisher InDesign Description Creates a rectangular text wrap Wrap Around boundary around the bounding box of Square Bounding Box the selected object. Also known as contour wrapping, Wrap Around creates a text wrap boundary around Tight Object Shape the shape of an object. Keeps text from appearing in any Jump object available space to the right or left of Top & Bottom the object frame.

Images Definition: Images, for this guide, are any graphical element that is not native to the software application (so clipart is not addressed here). Images can come from many sources, such as the internet, personal cameras, and design programs. Images can come in many file formats including, but not limited to, JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, and BMP.

Images (like the Word, Publisher, and InDesign logos below) are intended to complement text, but not replace it. They can help organize thoughts and ideas (as below), give a visual representation of the content (as in a program), or simply help the audience better understand the nominee.

Insert Images

Microsoft Word 1. Select Insert. 2. In the Illustrations section, select Picture. 3. Locate and select your desired image to insert. Note: None is the default setting. This means that words will never be hyphenated in your document. This is the preferred setting. Note: The hyphenation setting for Word applies to the entire document.

Microsoft Publisher 1. Insert  Picture  From File… 2. Locate and select your desired image to insert. OR 1. Select the Picture Frame tool, then Picture from File. 2. Draw the frame for your image in the location on the page. 3. Locate and select your desired image to insert. Note: Right Click  Format Picture… for formatting options.

Adobe InDesign 1. File  Place Keyboard Shortcut: Ctrl + D 2. Locate and select your desired image to insert. 3. Click to place the image in its full size or drag a frame to determine image size.

Crop Images Definition: Cropping an image is cutting out section of the image. For example, if you have a picture of a group of people, you could crop out all except for one person.

Cropping can help focus on the main intent of the picture or help ease the layout by removing unnecessary items or giving a shape that is easier to work with.

Microsoft Word 1. Select the image. 2. Select Format under Picture Tools. 3. In the Size section, select Crop. 4. Adjust the black handles to crop the image.

Microsoft Publisher 1. Select the image. 2. The Picture toolbar should appear. 3. Select the Crop tool. 4. Adjust the black handles to crop the image. OR

Adobe InDesign 1. With the Selection Tool (black arrow), select the image. 2. Drag any of the image points (do not press any keys) to crop the image.

Image Borders Definition: Hyphenation refers to the splitting of words in a bid at the end of lines. This typically occurs when using a Justify alignment, but can occur in any bid.

Hyphenation can detrimentally affect the readability of the final product, so it is important to remove excessive hyphenation.

Image Transparency Definition: A transparent image is any image that has inherent transparent properties or is manipulated to have them.

For example, the image at the right has transparency surrounding the InDesign logo and in the ID. As a result, the black background is shown through the image. Typically, transparency isn’t very important in documents with white (default) backgrounds. However, as you explore different background options, transparency can help avoid unappealing white boxes that can quickly become major eyesores.

Image file formats that support transparency: GIF, PNG, BMP, and TIFF. Note: JPG images, the most common, do not support transparency. Any items made transparent in a photo editing software become white during the saving process.

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, Adobe InDesign For the most part, all three work very similarly with images with inherent transparency. Speaking generally and with the skill set of the average award bid creator, GIF files with transparency are the only images that will maintain transparency in any of the layout software programs. PNG and TIFF files will maintain transparency in Word or Publisher.

Set Transparent Color

Microsoft Word 1. Insert the desired image. Select the image. 2. Select Format under Picture Tools. 3. In the Adjust section, select Recolor. 4. Select Set Transparent Color. 5. Click in the image on the color you would like to make transparent (usually white).

Microsoft Publisher 1. Insert the desired image. Select the image. 2. The Picture toolbar should appear. 3. Select the Set Transparent Color tool from the toolbar. 4. Click in the image on the color you would like to make transparent.