Adobe InDesign Features
How To: Use Adobe InDesign's drag and drop text options
This clip shares some tips and tricks for using Adobe InDesign’s drag and drop text options. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started capitalizing on this oft-overlooked InDesign feature yourself, watch this free video software tutorial.
How To: Start a new document in InDesign CS4
Adobe InDesign CS4 software is used to create compelling print layouts, immersive content for playback in the Adobe Flash® Player runtime, and interactive PDF documents. It is built for graphic designers, prepress and production professionals, and print service providers who work for magazines, design firms, advertising agencies, newspapers, book publishers, and retail/catalog companies, as well as in corporate design, commercial printing, and other leading-edge publishing environments. Simpl...
How To: Use the next style paragraph feature in Adobe InDesign
Tip of the Day writer Jeff Witchel shares some of his favorite InDesign tips about formatting with paragraph styles palette and the next style feature.
How To: Build with wild cards in GREP using InDesign CS4
This Lynda tutorial goes over the various GREP meta characters that can be found in InDesign CS4. These characters describe a variety of things, including specific characters, how often characters may repeat in a text document, location, or conditions to searches (for words or characters within a text). The meta characters outlined in this tutorial can be found in the special characters menu of InDesign, the first grouping of which are called the wild cards. To find this group, you will need ...
How To: Use the InDesign CS4 link panel
A.J. Wood explores the new link panel in InDesign CS4. This is an important feature because this is where InDesign users go to check the status of the places objects in their documents. This includes using the panel to re-link, update, and sometimes even edit the original files. If you have a copy of InDesign CS4 check out this tutorial and learn how to work with the link panel. Use the InDesign CS4 link panel.
How To: Move and position elements within Adobe InDesign CS5
This clip presents a general introduction to the process of loading and positioning elements within an Adobe InDesign CS5 layout. Whether you're new to Adobe InDesign or a seasoned graphic arts professional after a general overview of CS5's most vital new features, you're sure to be well served by free video software tutorial. For more information, take a look.
How To: Feather objects in InDesign CS3
Join renowned InDesign expert David Blatner as he shows you how to use the feathering transparency feature of Adobe InDesign CS3.
How To: Work with the effects panel in Adobe InDesign
Layers Tip of the Day writer, Jeff Witchel has created this video tutorials sharing some of his popular tips for working with the effects panel in InDesign.
How To: Edit a Photoshop clipping path in InDesign CS2
In this InDesign video tutorial you will learn to adjust a clipping path in the image you have created in Photoshop. One thing to remember is to export the image with its layers. If not, you won't be able to import the clipping path into InDesign. Edit a Photoshop clipping path in InDesign CS2.
How To: Use paragraph rules in InDesign CS3
Dave Cross shows us how to take advantage of InDesign’s paragraph rules by creating and applying new styles to your text. See how to use paragraph rules in InDesign CS3 in this software tutorial. Use paragraph rules in InDesign CS3.
How To: Track text changes in Adobe InDesign CS5
Whether you're new to Adobe InDesign or a seasoned graphic arts professional after a general overview of CS5's most vital new features, you're sure to be well served by this official video tutorial from the folks at Adobe TV. In it, you'll learn how to collaborate with even greater efficiency using new Track Text Changes in InDesign CS5.
How To: Synchronize master pages in InDesign CS3
This video shows you how to synchronize master pages, styles, and swatches in InDesign. This will help you maintain a consistent look and feel across different documents. Check out this cool video created by David Blatner now! Synchronize master pages in InDesign CS3.
How To: Set up a new document with InDesign CS3
This video shows you how to create a new document in InDesign, specify values for document features (including bleed and slug), and save a set of values as a document preset. You also learn how to navigate using the Pages panel. Set up a new document with InDesign CS3.
How To: Use libraries and snippets in InDesign CS2
Libraries have been used in page layout applications for years. InDesign CS2 has one of the best implementations of Libraries, however, InDesign CS2 also introduces Snippets. In this episode Terry White will show you the ins and outs of both and let you decide which one is best
How To: Format text with InDesign CS3
This video shows you how to control character and paragraph formatting using the Control panel in InDesign. You learn how to save specific formatting as a style, set optical margin alignment, and create even spacing throughout a paragraph. David Blatner talks pretty fast so be ready to pay attention. Format text with InDesign CS3.
How To: Work with anchored objects in InDesign CS3
This video shows you how to insert anchored objects into an InDesign text frame. You learn how objects retain their position relative to the surrounding text, even as you edit that text. Check out this cool video created by Anne-Marie Concepcion now! Work with anchored objects in InDesign CS3.
How To: Make a text frame in Adobe InDesign CS4
Adobe InDesign CS4 software is used to create compelling print layouts, immersive content for playback in the Adobe Flash® Player runtime, and interactive PDF documents. It is built for graphic designers, prepress and production professionals, and print service providers who work for magazines, design firms, advertising agencies, newspapers, book publishers, and retail/catalog companies, as well as in corporate design, commercial printing, and other leading-edge publishing environments. Simpl...
How To: Use PDF & print presets with InDesign CS2
At the end of the day it’s all about what we get OUT of InDesign that matters. Whether you’re printing proofs to your printer or exporting to PDF, you have specific settings for your environment. In this video you’ll learn to take advantage of InDesign’s Presets to streamline your daily output.
How To: Create live captions in Adobe InDesign CS5
Whether you're new to Adobe InDesign or a seasoned graphic arts professional after a general overview of CS5's most vital new features, you're sure to be well served by this official video tutorial from the folks at Adobe TV. In it, you'll learn how to take advantage of metadata embedded in an image to create live captions and then automatically and flexibly place them in your layout.
How To: Apply a drop cap to a letter with InDesign CS2
In this InDesign video tutorial you will learn to apply a drop cap to a letter. With a drop cap, the initial sits within the margins and runs several lines deep into the paragraph, pushing some normal-sized text off these lines. This keeps the left and top margins of the paragraph flush. Apply a drop cap to a letter with InDesign CS2.
How To: Preflight graphic elements in Adobe InDesign CS3
Adobe InDesign CS4 software is used to create compelling print layouts, immersive content for playback in the Adobe Flash® Player runtime, and interactive PDF documents. It is built for graphic designers, prepress and production professionals, and print service providers who work for magazines, design firms, advertising agencies, newspapers, book publishers, and retail/catalog companies, as well as in corporate design, commercial printing, and other leading-edge publishing environments. Simpl...
How To: Work inside Adobe InDesign CS5
Whether you're new to Adobe InDesign or a seasoned graphic arts professional after a general overview of CS5's most vital new features, you're sure to be well served by this official video tutorial from the folks at Adobe TV. In it, you'll learn how to work with documents when designing in Adobe Indesign CS5.
How To: Use Selection, Gap & Corner tools in InDesign CS5
Whether you're new to Adobe InDesign or a seasoned graphic artist after a general overview of CS5's most vital new features, you're sure to be well served by this official video tutorial from the folks at Adobe TV. In it, you'll learn how to get all the benefits of real-time, on-set logging even when working with tapeless cameras with OnLocation CS5.
How To: Take advantage of OpenType with InDesign
OpenType fonts are the new standard! Any new fonts you buy today will most likely be in OpenType format and the beauty is that InDesign CS2 takes complete advantage of them. In this video you'll see how to unlock the power of the OpenType fonts you already have!
How To: Use keyboard shortcuts in InDesign CS3
This video demonstrates keyboard shortcuts for frequently-used tools in InDesign, as well as the basic uses of those tools. You learn how to use Quick Apply to style text and images, or to apply menu commands. Watch this video, and start learning from the expert now! Use keyboard shortcuts in InDesign CS3.
How To: Apply opacity effects with InDesign CS3
This video shows you how to apply opacity effects to an object in InDesign, such as drop shadow, directional feather, and gradient feather. You learn how to separately control the opacities of stroke, fill, and text in an object, and create an object style from you transparency effect. Apply opacity effects with InDesign CS3.
How To: Use the links panel in InDesign CS4
Adobe InDesign CS4 software is used to create compelling print layouts, immersive content for playback in the Adobe Flash® Player runtime, and interactive PDF documents. It is built for graphic designers, prepress and production professionals, and print service providers who work for magazines, design firms, advertising agencies, newspapers, book publishers, and retail/catalog companies, as well as in corporate design, commercial printing, and other leading-edge publishing environments. Simpl...
How To: Format text with InDesign
This tutorial on Adobe InDesign CS2 looks at a variety of ways that fonts can be formatted. We will learn about terms such as kerning and tracking. Kerning is the adjustment of space between pairs of letters, while tracking is the adjustment of space for groups of letters and entire blocks of text. Format text with InDesign.
How To: Rotate a spread view in Adobe InDesign CS4
Adobe InDesign CS4 software is used to create compelling print layouts, immersive content for playback in the Adobe Flash® Player runtime, and interactive PDF documents. It is built for graphic designers, prepress and production professionals, and print service providers who work for magazines, design firms, advertising agencies, newspapers, book publishers, and retail/catalog companies, as well as in corporate design, commercial printing, and other leading-edge publishing environments. Simpl...
How To: Export PDFs from Adobe InDesign CS5 while you work
Whether you're new to Adobe InDesign or a seasoned graphic arts professional after a general overview of CS5's most vital new features, you're sure to be well served by this official video tutorial from the folks at Adobe TV. In it, you'll learn how to
How To: Customize the workspace in InDesign CS3
This video shows you how to use and organize panels, customize keyboard shortcuts, customize menus, and use workspaces in InDesign. You also learn about new features in InDesign CS3 by using the workspaces called "New And Improved In CS3". Check out this video created by Colin Fleming now! Customize the workspace in InDesign CS3.
How To: Use the Find/Change command in InDesign
This video shows you how to use the InDesign Find/Change command. You learn how to search for characters and formats in text, and search for attributes and effects in objects, glyphs, and patterns. You also learn how to save a search to reuse later. Use the Find/Change command in InDesign.
How To: Set opacity with InDesign CS3
Want more control of your transparencies? This video shows you how to apply independent opacity settings for objects, fills, strokes, and text in InDesign. Check out this video by Anne-Marie Concepcion now! Set opacity with InDesign CS3.
How To: Work with objects in InDesign CS3
Objects are important building blocks in InDesign. This video shows you how to create and manage the four basic types of objects in InDesign: filled shapes, graphics frames, text frames, and vector graphics. Check out this video created by Anne-Marie Concepcion now! Work with objects in InDesign CS3.
How To: Use the application window in Adobe InDesign CS5
In this clip, you'll learn how to work with the application window within Adobe InDesign CS5. Whether you're new to Adobe InDesign or a seasoned graphic arts professional after a general overview of CS5's most vital new features, you're sure to be well served by free video software tutorial. For more information, take a look.
How To: Use the control panel with InDesign CS3
This video shows you how to use the new context-sensitive control panel in InDesign to access frequently-used editing features without opening additional panels. You learn how control panel options adapt to the type of object you select, such as an image, text, or table. Check out this video created by Adam Pratt now! Use the control panel with InDesign CS3.
How To: Preflight files in Adobe InDesign CS4
Adobe InDesign CS4 software is used to create compelling print layouts, immersive content for playback in the Adobe Flash® Player runtime, and interactive PDF documents. It is built for graphic designers, prepress and production professionals, and print service providers who work for magazines, design firms, advertising agencies, newspapers, book publishers, and retail/catalog companies, as well as in corporate design, commercial printing, and other leading-edge publishing environments. Simpl...
How To: Use guides when working in Adobe InDesign
In this clip, InDesign writer Jeff Witchel shares some of his popular tips for working with guides in InDesign. For detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started using guides for greater control in your own InDesign projects, watch this free video software tutorial.