InDesign 2023 Quick Start

Quickly get up and running with Adobe InDesign. This short introductory course teaches you the bare basics of how to use the software.

Introduction

• InDesign: Discover the fundamental tools

1. Document Set Up

• Create a new document in InDesign
• Create a document fit for print
• Create a reusable preset
• Save a file to your machine
• Explore the default workspace and create a custom one

2. Layout

• Create parent pages to create a structure
• Organize and manage content with layers
• Use guides to create a grid

3. Add and Manage Text

• Import text in a document
• Use Auto Style to automatically format text
• Manage Paragraph styles
• Use Next Styles to apply multiple Paragraph styles
• Create and manage Character styles

4. Add and Manage Images

• Place images inside a document
• Embed images to incorporate assets
• Use the object style to consistently style frames

5. Color

• Extract color themes from an image
• Quickly locate and change a color

6. Interactive PDF

• Create a digital document
• Customize the workspace for interactivity
• Add hyperlinks and buttons to any document
• Preview and test interactivity features before exporting

7. Export and Review Files

• Publish and share your document online
• Export a file ready for print
• Speed up the review and edit process

Conclusion

• Practice the course techniques and learn more