Adobe FrameMaker Essentials Training in Thimphu, Bhutan

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Adobe FrameMaker, focusing on technical writing and structured documentation. Participants will learn how to create documents, apply formatting, manage templates, and publish content for print and digital platforms.

Getting Started with FrameMaker

Session 1: Introduction to FrameMaker

• Overview of FrameMaker and its use cases (structured vs unstructured authoring)
• Exploring the user interface (menus, panels, and toolbars)
• Key terminology: book files, reference pages, master pages

Session 2: Creating & Managing Documents

• Creating new documents and setting up pages
• Using templates and page layouts
• Saving and organizing projects

Session 3: Working with Text

• Typing and importing text
• Using paragraph and character styles
• Managing fonts and formatting consistency

Hands-On Lab

Formatting, Graphics & Cross-References

Session 1: Tables & Graphics

• Creating and formatting tables
• Inserting images and anchored frames
• Managing graphics within documents

Session 2: Advanced Formatting

• Creating and editing master pages
• Reference pages and their role in automation
• Numbering paragraphs, pages, and chapters

Session 3: Variables, Markers & Cross-References

• Creating and applying variables
• Using markers for navigation and indexing
• Inserting and managing cross-references

Hands-On Lab

Automation & Publishing

Session 1: Generating Long Documents

• Creating book files
• Generating a table of contents (TOC)
• Creating an index and lists of figures/tables

Session 2: Reviewing & Finalizing Documents

• Spell check, find/replace, and conditional text
• Document version control best practices

Session 3: Publishing & Output Options

• Exporting to PDF, HTML, and XML
• Responsive HTML5 publishing basics
• Multi-channel publishing workflows

Final Wrapup & Q&A