By Gavin Selby on VectorTuts+
Scripting is a sure way to save time when performing repetitive tasks within InDesign. Scripts will automatically complete a task for the user, for example, creating crop marks to a specified object. The following tut will serve as an introduction to scripting and will explore a few of the useful sample scripts already contained within InDesign.
Threading text within InDesign can hugely improve the experience of editing and amending copy while working on layouts. The process of threading text is linking two or more text frames allowing text to flow from one separate frame to another. Gavin Selby shows you the basics.
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By Keith Gilbert on InDesignSecrets.com
What is the minimum image resolution required when creating a document or screen that will be viewed on an iPad? The answer might surprise you.
If you’ve missed the addition of the Page Tool to InDesign CS5, take ten minutes out to discover the capabilities this superb tool offers when working with multiple page sizes.
By Keith Gilbert
If you are planning creating apps with Adobe InDesign and Adobe Digital Publishing Suite, I strongly recommend that you have Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended in your tool set. Here’s why.If you’re not aware, Adobe Photoshop CS4 and newer comes in two “flavors”: Photoshop and Photoshop Extended. Both…
by Barb Binder on RockyMountain Training blog
Sure, you can add bookmarks in Adobe Acrobat, but should you? Nope, not in my opinion. I teach how to add and edit bookmarks in my Adobe Acrobat classes, but I also take the time to make sure that my Word users know how to create bookmarks from styles using PDFMaker in Word, [...]
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By Mike Rankin on InDesignSecrets.com
Learn how to build a cool custom license plate with InDesign FX and pick up some key tips to use with all FX as you go.
By Steve Werner on IndesignSecrets.com
When you’re creating interactive PDF files, hiding your sound files is surprisingly tricky. Here are a couple of tricks to help.
By Mike Rankin on InDesignSecrets.com
The Control panel is teeming with hidden shortcuts to other panels, preferences, and dialog boxes. Here’s not one, but four maps, to reveal them all.
