CorelDRAW X7: The Official Guide

Book Preface

With more than 25 years of development, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is a complete and professional collection of graphics products. Combining an extensive toolset for illustration, page layout, typography, photo editing, and so much more, CorelDRAW X7 provides everything creative professionals and aspiring designers need to turn their ideas into amazing pieces of art. Learning tools remain a very important part of that creative journey, so we’re pleased to bring you the new CorelDRAW X7: The Official Guide.

Having the tools at your fingertips is one thing, but being able to make the most out of them and achieve the professional results you want requires practice and great learning resources. In addition to CorelDRAW’s vast collection of training videos and online documentation, the ongoing partnership between McGraw-Hill Professional, author Gary David Bouton, and Corel Corporation gives you the book you need to make the most of CorelDRAW X7. Covering everything from text in a composition, to working with shapes, object tools, and effects, this guide will show you how to become a CorelDRAW power-user, giving you tips and tricks to make you highly productive.

Congratulations to our Official Guide author, Gary David Bouton, for providing such a high-quality book packed with references, insights, and detailed help. As you go through each chapter, you’ll find invaluable information for both beginners and graphics professionals alike.

On behalf of everyone on the CorelDRAW team at Corel Corporation, thank you very much for choosing CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X7 and for expanding your product knowledge with this latest edition of CorelDRAW X7: The Official Guide.