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More HTML5 fun @ Google
I’m wondering if this is going to continue all week – hope so – nut today’s Google logo appears as just grey until you type into the search field and the letters are coloured in as you go. It even removes the colour if you backspace – try typing “Go” and then backspacing the “o”. … Read entire article »
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HTML 5 Google Doodle
Check out the new HTML 5 Google Doodle launched earlier today – no clue as to what it is for (although probably something to do with Google’s 11th birthday) but it is fun and will no doubt really start to make designers and developers get more into HTML 5. … Read entire article »
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InDesign Every Fortnight: Speedy Text Navigation
Continuing with my series of InDesign tips every two weeks, here’s a quick tip to help those of you working with threaded text. As always, Windows users need to substitute the CMD key with CTRL and if you’re on a U.S. Mac keyboard, substitute Alt with Option. Navigating Threaded Text Frames If you work on publications, then you probably have stories that begin on one page, and then continue on other pages elsewhere – sometimes separated by … Read entire article »
Dreamweaver: Sort Lists
Until Dreamweaver comes up with a sort list function, there has to be a workaround and here’s mine for really long lists – although there are numerous ways, including copying the text out to something like Excel, this one only involves using a simple text editor. The Workaround Begin by removing the list formatting, if any, then copy the list to the clipboard. Open a new file in a text editor – Notepad on the pc and TextEdit on the Mac (if you’re using the latter and you can se a formatting bar at the top of your document, switch to plain text mode using shift-cmd-T before you paste). Paste in your list, then save the file as a .csv file; quit the text editor. Back in Dreamweaver, it might be a good idea … Read entire article »
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InDesign Every Fortnight: Layers
Here’s a really quick tip, but as you know I think it’s worth it even saving you a few seconds… Using layers makes sense in organising your content – but isn’t it a drag (pun intended) if you want to add a layer beneath your current layer? It doesn’t have to be – simply hold down the command key (ctrl on windows) when you click the new layer icon and the layer will be … Read entire article »
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