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Designing the Adobe InDesign Way

Name: Designing the Adobe InDesign Way
Author: Andy Gardiner
ISBN: 9781801074438

by Andy Gardiner

August 2023

Beginner to intermediate

564 pages

13h 31m

English

Packt Publishing

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Designing the Adobe InDesign Way
ContributorsAbout the authorAbout the reviewer
Preface
Who this book is forWhat this book coversTo get the most out of this bookConventions usedGet in touchShare Your ThoughtsDownload a free PDF copy of this book
Chapter 1: Customizing the InDesign Interface and New Document Settings
Technical requirementsTemporarily hiding the home screenInstructions for users with touchscreen laptopsChanging the interface preferencesGetting readyHow to do it…Opening and repositioning panelsGetting readyHow to do it…Customizing and reordering menusGetting readyHow to do it…Creating, resetting, applying, and deleting workspacesGetting readyHow to do it…Creating a new documentGetting readyHow to do it…Navigating the documentGetting readyHow to do it…Zooming in InDesignGetting readyHow to do it…Using the baseline and document gridsGetting readyHow to do it…Changing the screen modeGetting readyHow to do it…Enabling and changing rulersGetting readyHow to do it…Applying and deleting guidesGetting readyHow to do it…
Chapter 2: Working with Text in InDesign
Technical requirementsCreating text frames and adding placeholder textGetting readyHow to do it…Inserting special charactersGetting readyHow to do it…Working with glyphsGetting readyHow to do it…Adjusting character formattingGetting readyHow to do it…Applying superscript and subscriptGetting readyHow to do it…Using and formatting underlines and strikethroughsGetting readyHow to do it…Applying a baseline shiftGetting readyHow to do it…Making paragraph formatting changesGetting readyHow to do it…Applying shading and borders to paragraphsGetting readyHow to do it…Working with bullets and numberingGetting readyHow to do it…There’s more…Threading text framesGetting readyHow to do it…Using text frame optionsGetting readyHow to do it…See also
Chapter 3: Creating and Using Tables
Technical requirementsInserting and creating tablesGetting readyHow to do it…Converting text into tablesGetting startedHow to do it…Adjusting Table SetupGetting startedHow to do it…Selecting and moving rows and columnsGetting startedHow to do it…Inserting and deleting rows and columnsGetting startedHow to do it…Creating alternating strokes and fillsGetting startedHow to do it…Merging, unmerging, and splitting cellsGetting startedHow to do it…Converting a row into a header or footer and setting repeating optionsGetting startedHow to do it…There’s more…Including images in tablesGetting startedHow to do it…There’s more…Adjusting cell optionsGetting startedHow to do it…
Chapter 4: Using the InDesign Frame Tools
Technical requirementsCreating rectangle and elliptical framesGetting readyHow to do it…Creating polygon framesGetting readyHow to do it…Rotating and skewing rectangle framesGetting readyHow to do it…Resizing framesGetting readyHow to do it…Aligning frames with the Align panelGetting readyHow to do it…Using smart guides with framesGetting readyHow to do it…Customizing corners on framesGetting readyHow to do it…Merging frames with the Pathfinder toolGetting readyHow to do it…Generating a QR code in a frameGetting readyHow to do it…
Chapter 5: Adding Images to Your Documents
Technical requirementsPlacing images into InDesignGetting readyHow to do it…Adjusting images versus framesGetting readyHow to do it…Resizing imagesGetting readyHow to do it…Applying fitting to imagesGetting readyHow to do it…Checking the image resolutionGetting readyHow to do it…Working with image file linksGetting readyHow to do it…See alsoWrapping text around imagesGetting readyHow to do it…There’s more…
Chapter 6: Taking Images Further
Technical requirementsWrapping text around objects in an imageGetting readyHow to do it…Hiding and showing image layers in InDesignGetting readyHow to do it…Using metadata for captionsGetting readyHow to do it…Anchoring an image’s position to textGetting readyHow to do it…Hiding areas of an image with an alpha channelGetting readyHow to do it…See also
Chapter 7: Creating and Applying Parent Pages
Technical requirementsAdding content to a parent page including page numbersGetting readyHow to do it…See alsoApplying and removing parent pagesGetting readyHow to do it…Creating new parents and inheriting propertiesGetting readyHow to do it…Creating parents from pages and importing parentsGetting readyHow to do it…Overriding and detaching parent itemsGetting readyHow to do itUsing layers with parentsGetting readyHow to do it…
Chapter 8: Working with Colors and Gradients
Technical requirementsCreating new color swatchesGetting readyHow to do it…Organizing and editing your swatchesGetting readyHow to do it…Creating new swatches from an imageGetting readyHow to do it…Saving and loading swatchesGetting readyHow to do it…Applying colors within your documentGetting readyHow to do it…Creating gradients and saving them as swatchesGetting readyHow to do it…Merging colorsGetting readyHow to do it…Finding colors within your documentGetting readyHow to do it…Customizing strokesGetting readyHow to do itSetting color management settingsGetting readyHow to do it…

Chapter 9: Formatting with Paragraph and Character Styles
Technical requirementsCreating and applying paragraph stylesGetting readyHow to do itSee alsoIdentifying and clearing overridesGetting readyHow to do itRedefining stylesGetting readyHow to do itGrouping stylesGetting readyHow to do itCreating and applying character stylesGetting readyHow to do itUsing nested stylesGetting readyHow to do itUsing Next StyleGetting readyHow to do itImporting text stylesGetting readyHow to do itFinding and replacing stylesGetting readyHow to do it
Chapter 10: Generating and Updating a Table of Contents
Technical requirementsGenerating a Table of ContentsGetting readyHow to do it…Formatting the Table of ContentsGetting readyHow to do it…Updating the Table of Contents and setting additional optionsGetting readyHow to do it…Saving and loading Table of Contents stylesGetting readyHow to do it…Creating automated story jumpsGetting readyHow to do it…
Chapter 11: Creating Interactivity and PDF Forms
Technical requirementsCreating and using hyperlinksGetting readyHow to do it…Including bookmarksGetting readyHow to do it…Showing and hiding items with buttonsGetting readyHow to do it…Enhancing navigation with buttonsGetting readyHow to do it…Including videos in your documentGetting readyHow to do it…Applying page transitionsGetting readyHow to do it…Creating PDF formsGetting readyHow to do it…Further reading
Chapter 12: Using and Collaborating with CC Libraries
Technical requirementsCreating, deleting, and renaming librariesGetting readyHow to do it…Adding and reusing colors via CC LibrariesGetting readyHow to do it…Adding and reusing text styles via CC LibrariesGetting readyHow to do it…Adding and reusing graphics via CC LibrariesGetting readyHow to do it…Adding and reusing text via CC LibrariesGetting readyHow to do it…Managing CC Libraries itemsGetting readyHow to do it…Collaborating with other usersGetting readyHow to do it…Backing up and restoring a libraryGetting readyHow to do it…
Chapter 13: Preflighting and Outputting
Technical requirementsCreating a custom preflight profileGetting readyHow to do it…See alsoExporting and importing preflight profilesGetting readyHow to do it…Switching preflight profiles and embedding a profileGetting readyHow to do it…Reviewing and identifying preflight warningsGetting readyHow to do it…Saving your InDesign fileGetting readyHow to do it…Creating a packageGetting readyHow to do it…Outputting to a print-ready PDFGetting readyHow to do it…See alsoOutputting a digital PDFGetting readyHow to do it…Outputting an interactive PDFGetting readyHow to do it…Outputting with Publish OnlineGetting readyHow to do it…
Appendix: InDesign Tools Panel at a Glance
Index
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Overview

"Designing the Adobe InDesign Way" is an in-depth guide to mastering Adobe InDesign, the premier platform for creating visually stunning layouts for both print and digital media. With over 100 practical recipes, this book is designed to help you navigate InDesign's features, from the basics to advanced techniques, ensuring efficiency and creativity in every project you undertake.

What this Book will help me do

Customize your InDesign interface and document settings for optimal workflow and creativity.
Master the art of working with text, images, tables, and frames within your layouts.
Utilize advanced features like paragraph styles, character styles, and parent pages for professional results.
Gain insights into preflighting, exporting documents, and adhering to industry standards.
Streamline your design process and collaboration using Adobe Creative Cloud Libraries.

Author(s)

Andy Gardiner is an experienced designer and Adobe Certified Instructor with years of expertise in visual communication and layout design. Having worked with numerous professionals and educators, he brings his comprehensive understanding of InDesign to this cookbook-style guide. Andy is known for creating illustrative and approachable content that clearly explains complex tools and workflows to learners of all skill levels.

Who is it for?

This book is ideal for graphic designers, publishing professionals, marketers, and anyone in the communication field aiming to enhance their layout design skills. Whether you're a beginner looking to master the basics of InDesign or an intermediate user wanting to deepen your understanding, this book offers a structured approach to becoming proficient in creating layouts for varied media.

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