Using Adobe InDesign

(updated 17 March 2023)

Adobe® InDesign® is a software application used for the design of professional print and digital publishing layouts. It allows you to create print layouts, e-books, and interactive PDF documents.

There is a need for people who can effectively design and develop layouts with InDesign. Your knowledge and skills in this area can help you advance your career or improve your business.

The purpose of these online lessons is to give you a start at improving your use of InDesign.

InDesign Contents

Basics Brochures Book Covers Output

Resources Survey results

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Basics

Setting Units and Increments

Creating a New Document

Using the Story Editor

Adding Text Hyperlinks

Brochures

Creating a Tri-fold Brochure

Book Covers

Overview of Creating a Book Cover

Adding Bleed to Book Cover

Making a 3-D Book Cover Image

Output

Preparing for Printing Files with Graphics

Resources

InDesign Resources

Self-Publishing Resources

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Survey results

See results of survey questions