InDesign: There’s More to Spacing than the Space Bar
Back in the days before computers and desktop publishing, typists created space between words by hitting the space bar on their typewriters once (typically with their thumb). But things are different now. Instead of dumb typewriters, we use something called computers. >>Continue reading
Easier Navigating in InDesign
One of my biggest gripes with InDesign has always been that the PageDown and PageUp keys no longer move the document a full page up or down. Why? Why? Why? It worked in PageMaker. And it’s just intuitive. So why change it? Beats me, but they did and they never changed it back. So are there better ways to navigate through a long document in InDesign? Yes, there are! Thank you for asking. >>Continue reading
INDD: Using Guides in Adobe InDesign
There are four types of guides in InDesign. This blog contains a video giving step-by-step instructions for using each type. >>Learn more
INDD: Create 2014 Calendars in Adobe InDesign
Setting up a calendar for printing in InDesign! >>Learn more
INDD: 4 Ways to Underline Text
This video blog presents FOUR, count them, four ways to underline text in InDesign! >>Learn more
INDD: InDesign Keyboard Shortcuts – What? Where? Why? Help!
Here’s WHAT they are, WHERE they are found, and WHY to use them! >>Learn more
INDD: New Adobe InDesign Keyboard Shortcuts Tip Card
Save time and effort by using the keyboard instead of always reaching for the mouse. >>Learn more
INDD: Create Interlocking Letters -It’s Quick & Easy
Learn how to add pizzazz to your initials!. >>Learn more
INDD: Special Characters – Smart Quotes and More
Learn how to use special characters such as the copyright symbol and smart quotes. >>Learn more
INDD: Redefining Styles
InDesign has a Paragraph style feature that helps with standardization throughout your documents. There are also ways to tweak those styles as needed. >>Learn more
INDD: Docking Panels for Efficiency
Adobe has organized their many menu options and made them available as panels that can be docked on your screen. >>Learn more
Adobe Creative Cloud – It’s Time to Consider Jumping
Adobe’s introductory rate ends August 31, so time is running out to make the jump to the Cloud with significant cost savings. Here are some details about the Creative Cloud, including rates. >>Learn more
InDD: Hyphenation – The Way You Want It
Watch this short video to learn how to get your hyphenation in InDesign just the way you want it. >>Learn more
Creating an InDesign File That Prints…Prepping Your Files for the Printer
Here are important “pre-flight” and packaging instructions to follow in order to have your publication ready for smooth sailing and less cost at the print shop. >>Learn more
Creating an InDesign File That Prints…Document Creation
More details on how to get your InDesign documents to print perfectly. >>Learn more
Creating an InDesign File That Prints…Preparation & Setup
Here we get into more of the details on how to get your InDesign documents to print perfectly. >>Learn more
8.5 Steps to Creating an InDesign Document that Prints Perfectly…On the First Try
Ever have trouble printing your InDesign documents? or is this your first time, and you want it to print perfectly? Here are some easy steps to get it done. >>Learn more
InDesign: Clean Up Imported Word Text
Word text imported into InDesign doesn’t come through as nicely as you would want it to. This article will give you some ways to help clean it up. >>Learn more
Packaging — Can Lead to a Version Control Nightmare…
Here are some reasons for packaging and important pointers to make sure you use it safely. >>Learn more
Packaging — Keeping All Your Pieces Together
InDesign’s packaging feature does a great job of finding all of your documents bits and pieces and putting them in one place. It also goes through a process of evaluating your file to look for problems that might be encountered when printing. >>Learn more
InDesign Tip: Speed Up Your Zooming
Quick and easy InDesign zooming options. >>Learn more
Calculate in InDesign?
Have you ever needed to do calculations while working in InDesign? Let InDesign do it for you. >>Learn more
Where, Oh Where Has My Dialog Box Gone? Docking Is the Answer!
Is there a dialog box that you use occasionally, but have to go on a safari to find each time you need it? >>Learn more
Give Me a Break, Please! (Page, Paragraph, Column, and More)
Need a page or other kind of break? Find out about the seven different kinds and their shortcuts in this blog. >>Learn more
Can I Globally Change the Data in My InDesign Tables?
No, you can’t globally change your data within InDesign Tables, but we give you some options to get the job done. >>Learn more
Drop Caps Are a Breeze
Drop caps are a breeze to create with InDesign. >>Learn more
Change Graphics Viewing Resolution – It’ll be Easier on Your Eyes
Want a higher quality view of your graphics? Are your graphics slowing you down? Either way – check out this blog. >>Learn more
Bulleted & Numbered Lists Made Easy
Bulleted or numbered lists are just a couple of mouse clicks away in InDesign. >>Learn more
Align Dialog Box Discovered
The Align dialog box seemed to be lost when Adobe went from PageMaker to InDesign. It still exists — you just need to know where to find it. >>Learn more
Easily Change Viewing Preferences for More Productivity
Gridlines, guides, margins, frame outlines — sometimes you need ’em, and sometimes they’re just in the way. Turn them on and off with quick keyboard shortcuts. >>Learn more
Aligning Elements Is a Snap
There are many ways to align objects on your page in InDesign, but I find that “snapping” them to guides is the easiest and fastest. >>Learn more
Copy Pages from One Document to Another
We’ve recently discovered that you can copy WHOLE PAGES from one document to another quite easily in InDesign CS3, CS4 or CS5. >>Learn more