Table of Contents

Preface Chapter 1: Getting Started with Vector Graphics Chapter 2: Installing and Opening Inkscape Chapter 3: How to Manage Files Chapter 4: Creating your First Graphics Chapter 5: How to Work with Layers Chapter 6: Building Objects Chapter 7: Using Paths Chapter 8: How to Style Text Chapter 9: Using Filters Chapter 10: Extensions in Inkscape Chapter 11: Working with Images Chapter 12: Using the XML Editor Appendix A: Where to Find More Information Appendix B: Keyboard Shortcuts Appendix C: Glossary of Terms Appendix D: Pop Quiz Answers Index

About the Author

Bethany Hiitola is a working writer and technology geek. With a degree in Scientific and Technical Communications, she's worked as a technical writer and multimedia developer for over 12 years-she spends the rest of her time as a wife, mother, gadget geek, and Master of the Household. She's written more user manuals than she can count, essays, novels, and a few technical books-including Inkscape 0.48 Essentials for Web Designers. More details are at her website: bethanyhiitola.com