InDesign Tutorials

A Guide to Working With Adobe InDesign

No matter if you have been using Adobe InDesign for years or you are just learning the system, you will find this guide to be chockful of useful resources. Bookmark this page for easy reference as you will likely find yourself referring to it often for...

Getting Started with Adobe InDesign

Adobe InDesign is one of the top choices in graphic design software. Professionals use the power of InDesign to create everything from posters to books and everything in between. Recent versions of the InDesign program have made it easy to quickly create...

Adobe InDesign - What is Adobe InDesign?

Learn what Adobe InDesign is and what it's used for, why it crushed the competition (Quark), and InDesign's mysterious connection to the box of Cocoa Krispies in your cupboard. Difficulty: InDesign is not chocolate-flavored.

Unleash InDesign by Adding Video

InDesign documents can include video objects, but they cannot be played directly from an InDesign document. Users can still output InDesign files to PDF. When the file is distributed, users can play the video directly from within Acrobat or Acrobat Reader...

How to Copy Gradients from InDesign to Illustrator

Copying gradients from InDesign to Illustrator requires a little extra work than copying gradients the other way. Here we show you how to do both.

Migrating from Quark to InDesign

So you've decided to finally make the switch from Quark to InDesign, or you're being forced to by your company. It's a big change, but you'll be happy with the switch. Here's why.

Creating Graphics With InDesign

Learn how to create graphics with InDesign. InDesign's four drawing and graphics tools are explained in detail, showing you how to use them: the Pen tool, the Pencil tool, the Line tool, and the Shape tool. Even learn how to make simple stripes...

Can't Delete Swatches in InDesign? Try These Troubleshooting Tips

Seeing as trial and error is a popular way to strike the right color combination, deleting colors is something you need to know when using InDesign. If you find you can't delete swatches in InDesign, do not despair. There are a few tricks you can...

How to Make a Magazine With InDesign

If you want to know how to make a magazine using InDesign CS3 or using a newer version of InDesign, you have come to the right place. You will find some basic tips here that will get you started in making a magazine that both you and your clients will...

A Guide to InDesign Keyboard Shortcuts for for New and Advanced Users

Whether you are new to using InDesign or have used it for a while, keyboard shortcuts can help your speed. Learn the InDesign keyboard shortcuts and how they function in your workspace. Download a complete list of InDesign quick keys for your reference...