InDesign for Beginners

Learn the fundamentals of Adobe InDesign in this comprehensive course for beginners. Start from scratch and progress step-by-step to create a four-page brochure, mastering essential tools and techniques for professional design and printing. Explore color selection, font usage, image handling, and layout design. Discover how to work with long text, create paragraph styles, and utilize columns and linked text boxes. Gain practical skills in exporting documents, sharing files, and collaborating with others. Access source files to follow along with projects and examples. By the end of this 2-hour 24-minute course, acquire the knowledge to confidently use InDesign templates and create beautiful design work, even without prior experience in graphic design or desktop publishing.

1.1 Welcome to the Course.
1.2 Course Project Files and Getting Started With InDesign.
2.1 Creating a New InDesign Document.
2.2 Creating and Using Color.
2.3 Basic Navigation of the InDesign Software.
3.1 Adding and Manipulating Text.
3.2 How to Use Adobe Fonts.
4.1 Finding and Using Free and Paid Images.
4.2 What Is Image Resolution?.
5.1 Single Pages vs. Spreads.
5.2 Columns and Linking Text Boxes.
5.3 How to Create Paragraph Styles.
5.4 InDesign Tips & Tricks.
6.1 Exporting Your Documents.
7.1 Sharing Your Files With Others.
7.2 Working With Other People’s InDesign Documents.
8.1 How to Use InDesign Templates.
8.2 Thanks for Watching!.