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We all have to start somewhere, and this is the best place to get started with InDesign. Welcome to class. This course is designed to show you the essential tools to get you up and running as quickly as possible.

So even if you've never used InDesign, you will be able to create simple documents in no time at all.

In this course we'll cover:

• The toolbar and how all of those tools work
• How the interface is layed out so you find things quickly
• How the Panels work so you find, and apply, what you need when you need it
• Using the Color Theme tool to add colors to a document from placed images quickly
• How to let InDesign to the math and unit conversion for you, so you don't have to
• Why the Home Screen matters and how to use it
• And much more

Even veteran users can benefit from this course, as it explains things easily, and comprehensively, for training that can be applied immediately

About this Video Library
Genre
Genre
Layout
Art & Advertising
Workflow
Image Adjustment
Photography
PDF & Print Production
Digital Publishing
Illustration
Software
Software
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe  Illustrator
Adobe Bridge
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe  Lightroom Classic
Adobe Lightroom Mobile
Adobe Acrobat DC
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator Ipad
Adobe InCopy
Adobe Camera Raw
Adobe Capture
Photoshop iPad
Procreate
Procreate Dreams
Clip Studio Paint
Software
Speaker
Julia Viers
Russell Viers
Software
Skill Level
61%
Essential
36%
Advanced
4%
Power User
Course Outline

All Episodes in this Course

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Essential
Advanced
Power User

A Toolbar Overview in Adobe InDesign

Even veteran designers take the toolbar for granted. It’s just always been there. In this Episode, you’ll see how the toolbar works, including changing its look, position, and more.

Genre
Software
Software
Julia Viers
Russell Viers
Essential
Advanced
Power User

Selection Tool in Adobe InDesign

This is the crescent wrench, or duct tape, of InDesign tools…you just can’t work without it. In this Episode we’ll see just how useful it really is.

Genre
Software
Software
Julia Viers
Russell Viers
Essential
Advanced
Power User

The Direct Selection Tool in Adobe InDesign

At first glance, one might think the Direct Selection Tool and the Selection Tool are the same. And sometimes they are. In this Episode, I’ll show you why we need both in the toolbar.

Genre
Software
Software
Julia Viers
Russell Viers
Essential
Advanced
Power User

The Page Tool in Adobe InDesign

This is one of those tools you don’t know you need until you use it. In short, it allows you to quickly change the characteristics of a page. But it does much more, as you’ll see in this Episode.

Genre
Software
Software
Julia Viers
Russell Viers
Essential
Advanced
Power User

The Gap Tool in Adobe InDesign

I love this tool! I use it OFTEN, and still smile every time I do. It allows you to change the position of the space between frames with a simple drag of the mouse…and much more.

Genre
Software
Software
Julia Viers
Russell Viers
Essential
Advanced
Power User

The Type Tool in Adobe InDesign

It’s the Type Tool. It’s used to type. I get it. Oh, well, it does a bunch of other stuff, too, and there are some times you’ll need to use it when you’d think you should use another tool. Tricky!

Genre
Software
Software
Julia Viers
Russell Viers
Essential
Advanced
Power User

Type on a Path Tool in Adobe InDesign

The Type on a Path Tool is MUCH more than just clicking on a path and typing. There are many settings and controls you’ll want to know about to get the most out of it.

Genre
Software
Software
Julia Viers
Russell Viers
Essential
Advanced
Power User

The Line Tool in Adobe InDesign

The Line Tool, what can I say? It makes lines. Well, that and a lot more. In this Episode we don’t just talk about making lines, we talk about modifying them, and what can happen when you do.

Genre
Software
Software
Julia Viers
Russell Viers
Essential
Advanced
Power User

The Pen Tools in Adobe InDesign

Using the Pen Tool is going old school, but often, it’s still the best tool for the job. In this Episode you’ll get the basics of path creation, then see how easily it can edit paths for us.

Genre
Software
Software
Julia Viers
Russell Viers
Essential
Advanced
Power User

The Frame Tools in Adobe InDesign

The Frame Tools are tricky, and in this Episode I clear up a lot of myths on how they work, as well as show you the proper way to use them to place graphics and text on your pages.

Genre
Software
Software
Julia Viers
Russell Viers
Essential
Advanced
Power User

Scissors Tool in Adobe InDesign

This tool can be confusing for some people. I’ve seen people try to use it in ways it wasn’t intended…and it doesn’t work. Find out what the Scissors Tool DOES do in this Episode.

Genre
Software
Software
Julia Viers
Russell Viers
Essential
Advanced
Power User

The Transform Tools in Adobe InDesign

I’ve grouped four tools together as the Transform Tools. They are the Free Transform Tool, Rotate Tool, Scale Tool, and the Shear Tool. Hang around as we see how to use them…and how NOT to use them.

Genre
Software
Software
Julia Viers
Russell Viers
Essential
Advanced
Power User

The Gradient Swatch Tool in Adobe InDesign

The Gradient Swatch Tool, by itself, doesn’t do much, so this Episode covers much, much more, including creating Gradients, creating Swatches, The Gradients Panel, and, uh, that’s it.

Genre
Software
Software
Julia Viers
Russell Viers
Essential
Advanced
Power User

The Gradient Feather Tool in Adobe InDesign

Have you ever wanted to quickly fade something to transparent on your InDesign page? You can use the Gradient Feature under Effects, but that’s a bit slow. Enter the Gradient Feather Tool!

Genre
Software
Software
Julia Viers
Russell Viers
Essential
Advanced
Power User

The Note Tool in Adobe InDesign

This oft overlooked tool is essential in collaborative editorial and design workflows as an alternative to texts, emails, and verbal communication. See how in this Episode.

Genre
Software
Software
Julia Viers
Russell Viers
Essential
Advanced
Power User

The Eyedropper Tool in Adobe InDesign

The Eyedropper Tool is not just for grabbing color values. It’s so much more, as it can also grab fill, stroke, transparency, text formatting, and other values, then apply them elsewhere with a click.

Genre
Software
Software
Julia Viers
Russell Viers
Essential
Advanced
Power User

Measure Tool in Adobe InDesign

I spend more time showing ways NOT to use the Measure Tool than how to use it. Put it all together and this is a solid Episode on how to align, space, and layout objects in your InDesign documents.

Genre
Software
Software
Julia Viers
Russell Viers
Essential
Advanced
Power User

The Hand Tool in Adobe InDesign

What the Hand Tool does is very useful. I find the tool itself less useful. So I spend most of this Episode showing you better alternatives to the Hand Tool. I’m betting you’ll agree.

Genre
Software
Software
Julia Viers
Russell Viers
Essential
Advanced
Power User

The Zoom Tool in Adobe InDesign

The name Zoom Tool sounds so much more fun that it really is. I wish I could show you in this Episode that the Zoom Tool helps you work faster, thus the name. Sadly, that’s not the case.

Genre
Software
Software
Julia Viers
Russell Viers
Essential
Advanced
Power User

Apply Color Controls in Adobe InDesign

These aren’t really “tools,” but they’re on the Toolbar, so I feel compelled to include them in this series. And they’re really nice to have there, I must say. See why in this Episode.

Genre
Software
Software
Julia Viers
Russell Viers
Essential
Advanced
Power User

View Options Controls in Adobe InDesign

You InDesign documents can get very busy, very quickly with frames, guides, margins, and other distractions. See how the View Options Controls can help you quickly control what you see…and don’t.

Genre
Software
Software
Julia Viers
Russell Viers
Essential
Advanced
Power User

The Color Theme Tool in Adobe InDesign

It LOOKS like an eyedropper, and it is, but it’s much more. It captures color swatches from placed graphics and it does this in amazing fashion. See how powerful and easy the Color Theme Tool is.

Genre
Software
Software
Julia Viers
Russell Viers
Essential
Advanced
Power User

Understanding Panels in Adobe InDesign

InDesign has a ton of Panels. A ton. In this Episode we’re not going through them, one by one, but showing you how Panels work, so you can get the most out of them.

Genre
Software
Software
Julia Viers
Russell Viers
Essential
Advanced
Power User

Understanding Drop Down Menus in Adobe InDesign

Showing you how to use Drop Down menu should only take a second. But showing you the logic behind the layout, submenus, and how to customize your Drop Downs takes a little longer.

Genre
Software
Software
Julia Viers
Russell Viers
Essential
Advanced
Power User

Shortcuts & Tool Tips in Adobe InDesign

Who doesn't love shortcuts to help work faster? Well, this Episode is all about Shortcuts and Tool Tips. Youi'll see more than just learning them here, we'll learn how to customize them, as well.

Genre
Software
Software
Julia Viers
Russell Viers
Essential
Advanced
Power User

Measurements, Numbers & Maths in Adobe InDesign

The title may be boring, but the contents of this Episode are so useful that I doubt you'll be bored. When making a document with precision, Measurements, Numbers, and the math is key.

Genre
Software
Software
Julia Viers
Russell Viers
Essential
Advanced
Power User

Mastering Adobe InDesign’s Home Screen

Welcome to InDesign's Home Page. And if you've never used InDesign, or you recently upgraded, it's a vast, empty space. In this Episode, see why I've grown to like it.

Genre
Software
Software
Julia Viers
Russell Viers

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Clip Studio Paint
Procreate Dreams
Procreate
Photoshop iPad
Adobe Capture
Adobe Camera Raw
Adobe InCopy
Adobe Illustrator Ipad
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Acrobat DC
Adobe Lightroom Mobile
Adobe Lightroom Classic
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Bridge
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Illustration
Digital Publishing
PDF & Print Production
Photography
Image Adjustment
Workflow
Art & Advertising
Layout