How to create a document in Adobe FrameMaker

In this guide, you'll discover how to create a document in Adobe FrameMaker. The following topics will be covered:

• Part 1: Concepts
  • 1.1 What is Adobe FrameMaker?
  • 1.2 Key Features of FrameMaker
• Part 2: Prerequisites
• Part 3: Tasks
  • 3.1 How to create a new document?
• Part 4: Conclusion

Part 1: Concepts

1.1 What is Adobe FrameMaker?

Adobe FrameMaker is a desktop publishing and word processing software designed for creating and managing complex, long-form documents. It is particularly well-suited for technical documentation, such as manuals, user guides, and structured content like XML and DITA.

1.2 Key Features of FrameMaker

• Creating Technical Documentation.
• Managing Complex Document Layouts.
• Authoring Structured Content.
• Generating Tables of Contents and Indexes.
• Collaborating and Reviewing.

Part 2: Prerequisites

1. Make sure that Adobe FrameMaker is installed on your computer.
2. Make sure that you have logged in to your Adobe account.

Part 3: Tasks

3.1 How to create a new document?

Step 1: In the Home Window, Select:

• File (A)
• New (B)
• Document (C)

Step 2: Use templates for predefined layouts and styles.

• Note: Templates can save your time if your documents are in standard format.

Step 3: Select Explore standard templates (A) or Explore structured templates (B) to view available standard and structured samples.

Step 4: Select the required template from the list.

• Note: Sample of the templates can be previewed.

Step 5: Select create (A).

Part 4: Conclusion

This guide provides steps to create a new document in Adobe FrameMaker.