InDesign: Elements of a Layout

Learn how to set up and create a magazine template using Adobe InDesign. Graphic designer Nigel French explains body text, headlines, subheads, and images.

Welcome

• Welcome
• Using the exercise files

1. Body Text

• Body text size
• Body text alignment
• Body text indentation and spacing
• Body text letterspacing
• Body text last paragraphs

2. Headlines and Subheads

• Headlines
• Straplines and kickers
• Drop caps
• Subheads
• Pull quotes

3. Supporting Text

• Bylines and credits
• Sidebars and callouts
• Page furniture
• White space
• Captions

4. Picture Treatments

• Bleeds and crossovers
• Text wrap
• Photo collage
• Picture grid
• Text on picture

Conclusion

• Next Steps