How will I learn XML? This guide includes nine easy-to-follow projects with downloadable support files. With these hands-on tutorials, you will learn XML in context. By the final project, XML will no longer be a mystery, but a powerful tool you can use to support your company or clients.
These real-world projects will teach you:
* Business cards: Create a structured layout in InDesign and then import XML. Format text automatically and flow the text into multiple examples.
* Product catalog: Learn how to import XML data into a structured layout using nested styles and cloned text.
* Direct mail and variable data printing: Use XML and InDesign to create sophisticated direct mail pieces without costly plug-ins or third-party software.
* Magazine and newspaper: Build and export magazine-style publications for online distribution.
* Web: Transform XML into XHTML to incorporate directly into your Web pages, or use Cascading Style Sheets to instantly format your exported XML.