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|  In this tutorial, we will learn to:  

|  In this tutorial, we will learn to:  

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|  Change the '''Document properties'''  

|  Change the '''Document properties'''  

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|  Design an '''A4 poster''' and  

|  Design an '''A4 poster''' and  

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|  To record this tutorial, I am using:  

|  To record this tutorial, I am using:  

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|  '''Ubuntu Linux''' 12.04 OS  

|  '''Ubuntu Linux''' 12.04 OS  

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|  '''Inkscape''' version 0.48.4  

|  '''Inkscape''' version 0.48.4  

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|  Let us open '''Inkscape.'''  

|  Let us open '''Inkscape.'''  

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|  Go to '''File.''' Click on '''New.'''  

|  Go to '''File.''' Click on '''New.'''  

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|  These are the default '''canvas''' sizes that are available.  

|  These are the default '''canvas''' sizes that are available.  

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|  My '''canvas''' is, by default, in '''A4 size'''.  

|  My '''canvas''' is, by default, in '''A4 size'''.  

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| So, I will leave it as it is.  

| So, I will leave it as it is.  

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| If it is not so, on your machine, then select '''A4 size'''.  

| If it is not so, on your machine, then select '''A4 size'''.  

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|  Let us now change some settings.  

|  Let us now change some settings.  

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| Go to '''File.''' Click on '''Document properties.'''  

| Go to '''File.''' Click on '''Document properties.'''  

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|  A dialog box opens up where we can find various tabs and options.  

|  A dialog box opens up where we can find various tabs and options.  

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| Let us learn about them one by one.  

| Let us learn about them one by one.  

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|  In the first tab '''Page''', click on the '''Default units''' drop-down list.  

|  In the first tab '''Page''', click on the '''Default units''' drop-down list.  

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| As I click one-by-one, observe that the unit of the '''ruler''' changes.  

| As I click one-by-one, observe that the unit of the '''ruler''' changes.  

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| Let me keep the unit as '''pixels.'''

| Let me keep the unit as '''pixels.'''

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|  '''Background''' option helps to change the transparency and color of the background.  

|  '''Background''' option helps to change the transparency and color of the background.  

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| When we click on it, a new '''dialog box''' appears.  

| When we click on it, a new '''dialog box''' appears.  

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|  Move the '''RGB slider'''s to the left and right.  

|  Move the '''RGB slider'''s to the left and right.  

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|  To make the '''background colour''' visible on the '''canvas''', move the '''alpha slider''' towards the right.  

|  To make the '''background colour''' visible on the '''canvas''', move the '''alpha slider''' towards the right.  

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| Now the transparency changes to the selected 'RGB' values.  

| Now the transparency changes to the selected 'RGB' values.  

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|  Observe that the color on the background option, in the '''Document properties''' window, changes as I move.  

|  Observe that the color on the background option, in the '''Document properties''' window, changes as I move.  

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|  Bring the '''Alpha''' slider back to the extreme left and close the dialog box.  

|  Bring the '''Alpha''' slider back to the extreme left and close the dialog box.  

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|  Under '''Page size,''' we find many options.  

|  Under '''Page size,''' we find many options.  

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| We can change the size of the '''canvas''' using these options too.  

| We can change the size of the '''canvas''' using these options too.  

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| As I click, observe the change in the '''canvas''' size.  

| As I click, observe the change in the '''canvas''' size.  

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| Let us keep the page size as '''A4'''.  

| Let us keep the page size as '''A4'''.  

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|  '''Orientation''' can be changed to either '''Portrait''' or '''Landscape. '''

|  '''Orientation''' can be changed to either '''Portrait''' or '''Landscape. '''

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| Click on both the options and observe the change on the '''canvas.'''  

| Click on both the options and observe the change on the '''canvas.'''  

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|  We can change the width and height of the '''canvas''' using the '''Width''' and '''Height''' parameters.  

|  We can change the width and height of the '''canvas''' using the '''Width''' and '''Height''' parameters.  

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|  Click on the '''Units''' drop-down list. Here, we can change the units according to our requirement.  

|  Click on the '''Units''' drop-down list. Here, we can change the units according to our requirement.  

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| Let us now change the units to '''pixels.'''  

| Let us now change the units to '''pixels.'''  

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|  Click on '''Resize page to content''' option.  

|  Click on '''Resize page to content''' option.  

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| The various available options open up.  

| The various available options open up.  

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|  We can set margins for all the sides here.  

|  We can set margins for all the sides here.  

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| After setting the margins, one needs to click on the button '''Resize page to drawing or selection'''.  

| After setting the margins, one needs to click on the button '''Resize page to drawing or selection'''.  

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|  Next is the '''Border''' option. We can see 3 check-box options here.  

|  Next is the '''Border''' option. We can see 3 check-box options here.  

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|  To demonstrate these options, let me first draw an '''ellipse''' in this manner.  

|  To demonstrate these options, let me first draw an '''ellipse''' in this manner.  

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|  The first option makes the page border, that is, the border of the '''canvas''' visible.  

|  The first option makes the page border, that is, the border of the '''canvas''' visible.  

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|  Uncheck this option and observe that the borders disappear.  

|  Uncheck this option and observe that the borders disappear.  

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| Then again, check the option and observe that the borders re-appear.  

| Then again, check the option and observe that the borders re-appear.  

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|  The second option sets the border on top of the drawing so that it is clearly visible.  

|  The second option sets the border on top of the drawing so that it is clearly visible.  

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| Once again check and uncheck this option and observe what happens on the '''canvas'''.

| Once again check and uncheck this option and observe what happens on the '''canvas'''.

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|  The third option shows a shadow of the canvas on the right and bottom.  

|  The third option shows a shadow of the canvas on the right and bottom.  

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| Notice here, the border to the right and bottom are thicker than the other two sides.  

| Notice here, the border to the right and bottom are thicker than the other two sides.  

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|  Uncheck the third option and observe that this shadow disappears.  

|  Uncheck the third option and observe that this shadow disappears.  

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|  We can use all these options according to our requirement and preference.  

|  We can use all these options according to our requirement and preference.  

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|  The '''Border color''' option allows us to decide the color of the border.  

|  The '''Border color''' option allows us to decide the color of the border.  

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| Let us leave the default border color as it is.  

| Let us leave the default border color as it is.  

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|  Next, click on '''Guides''' tab.  

|  Next, click on '''Guides''' tab.  

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| '''Guides''' help you align text and graphic objects on the '''canvas'''.  

| '''Guides''' help you align text and graphic objects on the '''canvas'''.  

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| You can create '''ruler guides''' here.  

| You can create '''ruler guides''' here.  

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|  Click on the vertical '''ruler''' and drag a '''guideline'''.

|  Click on the vertical '''ruler''' and drag a '''guideline'''.

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|  Now check and uncheck the first option '''Show Guides'''  

|  Now check and uncheck the first option '''Show Guides'''  

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| and observe the guideline appears and disappears on the''' canvas'''.  

| and observe the guideline appears and disappears on the''' canvas'''.  

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|  '''Guide color''' is the color of the '''guideline'''.  

|  '''Guide color''' is the color of the '''guideline'''.  

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|  '''Highlight color''' is the color of the guideline when it is being dragged to a certain position.  

|  '''Highlight color''' is the color of the guideline when it is being dragged to a certain position.  

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|  The default colours of the '''guide''' and the '''highlight''' are shown here.  

|  The default colours of the '''guide''' and the '''highlight''' are shown here.  

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| You can change it as per your preference.  

| You can change it as per your preference.  

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| I will leave the default colors as they are.  

| I will leave the default colors as they are.  

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|  '''Snap guides while dragging''' option helps to '''snap''' the objects or bounding box to the nearest guidelines while dragging.  

|  '''Snap guides while dragging''' option helps to '''snap''' the objects or bounding box to the nearest guidelines while dragging.  

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|  Next, click on the '''Grids''' tab.  

|  Next, click on the '''Grids''' tab.  

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| Using this option, we can set the '''grid''' that appears behind the artwork on the '''canvas'''.  

| Using this option, we can set the '''grid''' that appears behind the artwork on the '''canvas'''.  

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| '''Grids''' are helpful to position objects on the '''canvas''' but they do not get printed.  

| '''Grids''' are helpful to position objects on the '''canvas''' but they do not get printed.  

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|  Click on the drop-down list.  

|  Click on the drop-down list.  

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| '''Rectangular grid''' and '''Axonometric grid''' are the two types of '''grids''' available.  

| '''Rectangular grid''' and '''Axonometric grid''' are the two types of '''grids''' available.  

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|  Select '''Rectangular grid''' and click on the '''New''' button.  

|  Select '''Rectangular grid''' and click on the '''New''' button.  

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| Immediately, a '''grid''' is formed on the '''canvas''' background.  

| Immediately, a '''grid''' is formed on the '''canvas''' background.  

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|  We can set the '''grid''' properties as per our requirement using the available options.  

|  We can set the '''grid''' properties as per our requirement using the available options.  

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|  We can remove the '''grid''' by clicking on the '''Remove''' button at the bottom.  

|  We can remove the '''grid''' by clicking on the '''Remove''' button at the bottom.  

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|  In a similar way, you can try the options for '''Axonometric grid''' too.  

|  In a similar way, you can try the options for '''Axonometric grid''' too.  

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|  The options in the next 3 tabs will be covered in the advanced level tutorials in this series.  

|  The options in the next 3 tabs will be covered in the advanced level tutorials in this series.  

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|  Now, let us start creating the poster.  

|  Now, let us start creating the poster.  

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| So, first let me delete the '''ellipse '''and the''' guideline'''.  

| So, first let me delete the '''ellipse '''and the''' guideline'''.  

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|  For our poster, we will first design a background.  

|  For our poster, we will first design a background.  

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| Click on the '''Rectangle tool.'''  

| Click on the '''Rectangle tool.'''  

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| Draw a large rectangle that covers the whole '''canvas.'''  

| Draw a large rectangle that covers the whole '''canvas.'''  

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| Color it with light blue gradient.  

| Color it with light blue gradient.  

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|  Next, draw a '''header area''' on the top  

|  Next, draw a '''header area''' on the top  

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| and a '''footer area''' at the bottom of the canvas using the '''Bezier tool.'''  

| and a '''footer area''' at the bottom of the canvas using the '''Bezier tool.'''  

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| We will color it blue.

| We will color it blue.

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|  Let us import the '''Spoken Tutorial logo''' now.  

|  Let us import the '''Spoken Tutorial logo''' now.  

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| This logo has been provided to you in the '''Code Files''' link.  

| This logo has been provided to you in the '''Code Files''' link.  

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|  So, first of all, pause the tutorial. Click on '''Code Files''' and download the '''zip file'''.  

|  So, first of all, pause the tutorial. Click on '''Code Files''' and download the '''zip file'''.  

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| Now '''unzip''' the folder and '''save''' it in your preferred location on your machine.  

| Now '''unzip''' the folder and '''save''' it in your preferred location on your machine.  

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|  Now come back to our '''Inkscape''' document.  

|  Now come back to our '''Inkscape''' document.  

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| Go to '''File''' menu. Click on '''Import.'''

| Go to '''File''' menu. Click on '''Import.'''

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| Go to folder where the '''logo''' is saved.  

| Go to folder where the '''logo''' is saved.  

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| Select the '''Spoken Tutorial logo''' and click on '''Open.'''

| Select the '''Spoken Tutorial logo''' and click on '''Open.'''

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| A new dialog box opens up. Click on '''OK. '''

| A new dialog box opens up. Click on '''OK. '''

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| Now the logo is imported on our '''canvas'''.  

| Now the logo is imported on our '''canvas'''.  

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|  '''Resize''' it to '''100×100 pixels'''.

|  '''Resize''' it to '''100×100 pixels'''.

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| Place it on the top left corner of the '''header area'''.

| Place it on the top left corner of the '''header area'''.

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|  Now, type the text “Spoken Tutorial”.  

|  Now, type the text “Spoken Tutorial”.  

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| Make it '''Bold.'''  

| Make it '''Bold.'''  

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| Change the text font size to 48.

| Change the text font size to 48.

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| Place it to the right of the '''logo'''.

| Place it to the right of the '''logo'''.

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|  After this, type the text “partner with us...help bridge the digital divide”.  

|  After this, type the text “partner with us...help bridge the digital divide”.  

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| Change the font size to 20.

| Change the font size to 20.

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|  Next, let us add some text.  

|  Next, let us add some text.  

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| I have already saved a sample text in a '''LibreOffice Writer''' document on my machine.  

| I have already saved a sample text in a '''LibreOffice Writer''' document on my machine.  

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| This sample text has been provided to you in the '''Code Files'''.  

| This sample text has been provided to you in the '''Code Files'''.  

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| Please locate it in your saved folder.  

| Please locate it in your saved folder.  

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| Now, I will '''copy''' and '''paste''' this text in the empty space on my poster.  

| Now, I will '''copy''' and '''paste''' this text in the empty space on my poster.  

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|  Change the font size to 28.  

|  Change the font size to 28.  

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|  Set the line spacing.

|  Set the line spacing.

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|  Create '''bullet'''s and place before each sentence.

|  Create '''bullet'''s and place before each sentence.

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|  We will add 2 images below that.  

|  We will add 2 images below that.  

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|  As before, '''import''' them one by one.  

|  As before, '''import''' them one by one.  

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|  I have saved them in the '''images''' folder.  

|  I have saved them in the '''images''' folder.  

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| These images have been provided to you in the '''Code Files'''.  

| These images have been provided to you in the '''Code Files'''.  

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| Please locate them in your saved folder.

| Please locate them in your saved folder.

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|  Select the images and resize them.  

|  Select the images and resize them.  

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|  Move them to the bottom area of the '''poster'''.

|  Move them to the bottom area of the '''poster'''.

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|  Let us write the contact details at the '''footer area'''.  

|  Let us write the contact details at the '''footer area'''.  

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|  Once again, '''copy''' and '''paste''' the text from '''LibreOffice Writer '''document.  

|  Once again, '''copy''' and '''paste''' the text from '''LibreOffice Writer '''document.  

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|  Change the font size to 18.

|  Change the font size to 18.

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|  Now, our '''poster''' is ready.  

|  Now, our '''poster''' is ready.  

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|  Next, let us learn how to save it in '''pdf''' format.  

|  Next, let us learn how to save it in '''pdf''' format.  

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|  Go to '''File''' and click on '''Save As.'''  

|  Go to '''File''' and click on '''Save As.'''  

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|  A dialog box appears.  

|  A dialog box appears.  

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|  Choose the folder in which you want to save.  

|  Choose the folder in which you want to save.  

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|  I will choose '''Desktop'''.  

|  I will choose '''Desktop'''.  

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|  Change the format to '''pdf''' by clicking on the drop-down list at the bottom right of the dialog box.  

|  Change the format to '''pdf''' by clicking on the drop-down list at the bottom right of the dialog box.  

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| Here, in the '''Name''' field, type: '''Spoken-Tutorial-Poster.pdf'''.  

| Here, in the '''Name''' field, type: '''Spoken-Tutorial-Poster.pdf'''.  

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|  Then click on '''Save''' button.  

|  Then click on '''Save''' button.  

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|  Our poster is saved in the '''Desktop'''.

|  Our poster is saved in the '''Desktop'''.

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|  Let us go to our '''Desktop''' and check our poster.  

|  Let us go to our '''Desktop''' and check our poster.  

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|  So, we have the poster in '''pdf''' format.  

|  So, we have the poster in '''pdf''' format.  

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|  Let us summarize. In this tutorial we learnt to:  

|  Let us summarize. In this tutorial we learnt to:  

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| * Change the '''Document properties'''  

| * Change the '''Document properties'''  

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| * Design an '''A4 poster'''  

| * Design an '''A4 poster'''  

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| * Saving the poster in 'pdf'.  

| * Saving the poster in 'pdf'.  

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|  Here is an assignment for you-  

|  Here is an assignment for you-  

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|  create an '''A4 poster''' for '''Spoken Tutorial Project'''.  

|  create an '''A4 poster''' for '''Spoken Tutorial Project'''.  

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|  Your completed assignment should look like this.  

|  Your completed assignment should look like this.  

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|  The video available at the following link summarizes the Spoken Tutorial project. Please watch it.

|  The video available at the following link summarizes the Spoken Tutorial project. Please watch it.

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|  The Spoken Tutorial Project team conducts workshops and gives certificates for those who pass an online test.  

|  The Spoken Tutorial Project team conducts workshops and gives certificates for those who pass an online test.