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Adobe InDesign

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Tool Summary #

Adobe InDesign is a layout and page design software for both print and digital media, ideal for creating page layouts, flyers, brochures, magazines, and similar designs.

Quick Facts #

  • Price: Part of Adobe Creative Cloud subscription – Includes a 7-day free trial, followed by a monthly fee. Discounts available for students.
  • Platforms: macOS and Windows
  • Recommended for: Advanced users—like many Adobe applications, InDesign has a learning curve and may feel complicated at first
  • Where to Access: Adobe Creative Cloud Student Subscription. Also available for free on HCC lab computers and AppsAnywhere.

Things to Know #

When creating a new project in InDesign, users are presented with layout options including the number of columns, margins, and a bleed area (how close the content is set to the edge of the page).

InDesign has a feature that allows the user to drag straight lines vertically and horizontally across the document in order to organize text and images without affecting the final product.

Additionally, InDesign allows for various types of exports based on the medium in which the project will be displayed (digitally or printed).

Getting Started Guides #

InDesign Learn & Support – Includes tutorials, a getting started guide, a user guide, and a community forum.

Additional Resources #

AppsAnywhere: A virtual computer lab available to UMW students offering Adobe Creative Cloud and more.

Visual Design Accessibility Guide: Tips and resources on how to make your visual design projects more accessible.

Free Media Resources: Websites offering free audio, video and graphics for your projects.

Adobe Color – Color palette creator allowing selection from color wheel or uploaded image. Features tools for checking palette accessibility.

Want More Help? #

Reviewed by Rusul Abbas 07/02/24

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