952 Chapter 31 Create Colorful Cards and Calendars
Using Non–Color-Scheme Colors.
Although working with the eight colors of a harmonious color scheme simplifies the
process of designing a publication, you might want to use a larger palette of colors.
You can add colors that are not part of the color scheme by selecting the element
whose color you want to change and then choosing from the almost infinite spectrum
of colors available from the Colors dialog box.
After you use a non–color-scheme color in a publication, it becomes available on all
the palettes that appear when you click buttons that apply color—for example, the
Font Color button. The color remains on the palettes associated with the publication—
even if you stop using the color or change the color scheme applied to the publication.Choosing Text.
Most publications that you create based on Publisher templates include placeholders for
text. The placeholder text might be suggested wording or simply indicate the type of
information to insert in that text box. When you create an invitation, Publisher suggests
text that is appropriate to the invitation template you choose. You can change the text
to your own words, or choose from suggested verses (divided into categories, including
business, personal, and holiday occasions) designed to adorn the cover and interior of a
folded card.
In this exercise, you’ll create a folded card based on a layout template. You’ll change
the color scheme before and after you create the publication, change the verse, apply
different colors, and change the stacking order of elements on the page.SET UP You don’t need any practice files to complete this exercise. Display the New
page of the Backstage view, and select Installed Templates in the Available Templates
list. Then follow the steps.- In the More Templates section of the Available Templates page, click Invitation
Cards. Then scroll the center pane to see the range of invitation card templates
that are available. - In the Party category of the Invitation Cards page, click (don’t double-click) the
All Party folder.
Publisher displays the 72 invitation card templates that are installed with the
program. The templates are divided into five categories: Party, Theme Party,
Holiday Party, Birthday Party, and Housewarming. - In the Party category, click the Blends thumbnail.