Time-Saving Tips Using InDesign

2h 33mIntermediate2020-02-28

Authors

Chad Chelius

Adobe Certified Instructor, Conference Speaker, Published Author

Course details

Explore time-saving tips and tricks for using InDesign, the desktop publishing app from Adobe. Saving time on routine tasks in InDesign can leave more time for creativity. Adobe Certified Instructor Chad Chelius shows how to invoke commands with keyboard shortcuts, use Creative Cloud Libraries, and place content-aware items. Plus, learn how to create a custom workspace, access Control panel options, work with text, and more.

Topics include:
- Keyboard and tool shortcuts
- The magic of the Option key
- Character and paragraph formatting
- Working with stroke and fill
- Drawing objects
- Using Gridify
- Using Paste Into and Paste in Place
- Frame fitting options
- Creating style shortcuts
- Using Quick Apply

Skills covered

Digital PublishingInDesignGraphic DesignAdobeDeep Dive (X:Y)

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Be more productive using InDesign

1. Shortcuts

02 - Tool shortcuts
03 - Color shortcuts
04 - The magic of the Option key
05 - Character and paragraph formatting
06 - Accessing control panel options
07 - Customizing keyboard shortcuts
08 - Document navigation shortcuts
09 - Power Zoom

2. Efficiencies

10 - The home screen
11 - Creating a custom workspace
12 - Find and change efficiencies
13 - Table efficiencies
14 - InDesign defaults
15 - Named vs. unnamed colors
16 - Creative Cloud libraries

3. Working with Objects

17 - Drawing objects with control
18 - Using Gridify
19 - Live Distribute
20 - Using Paste Into and Paste in Place
21 - Frame-fitting options
22 - Content-Aware Fit
23 - Object Styles

4. Working with Text

24 - Adjusting text properties
25 - Auto-size text frames
26 - Tab tricks
27 - Understanding based on
28 - Creating and modifying styles
29 - Creating style shortcuts
30 - Using Quick Apply
31 - Using Next Style
32 - Object Styles for text frames

Conclusion

33 - Next steps