
InDesign is a versatile page layout software that provides pixel-perfect control over layout and design. In addition to the print, InDesign coupled with Digital Publishing Suite provides one of the easiest and most efficient methods of publishing on tablets. This new release: InDesign CS6 carries new features and tools that will change the way you work. You can leverage and adapt content for different page sizes, devices and screens.
There are so many new features, that it’s easy to get confused. InDesignSecrets.com created a pretty comprehensive list for all of us.
While most of the features can be used to create multiple types of outputs, some are quite specific. I’ve made an attempt to list down (most?) of the InDesign new features, and categorized them as per the workflow they’re most likely to be used in.#1
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TOP 5 FEATURES |
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Digital-specific |
Any media |
Print-specific |
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Enhanced EPUB/HTML export |
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Place HTML for DPS & EPUB3 |
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Place Adobe Edge designs for DPS & EPUB3 |
Recently used fonts list |
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accessibility enhancments |
Persistent text frame fitting |
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Digital Publishing workspace |
Pages panel enhancements |
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Primary text frame |
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Split window |
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Flexible column width |
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Align to Object |
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Hunspell enhancements |
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Digital-specific |
Any media |
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Export interactive PDF as pages |
IDML option in File > Save |
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Digital document intent |
100% is 100% for cm and inches |
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Buttons and Forms library |
Complex calculations in dialog boxes |
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Keeps with spans and splits |
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Multilingual placeholder text |
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Enhanced Zoom to Link |
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Extension Manager enhancements |
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I wonder if I missed any? Over the next few weeks, I’ll add links to the table above to lead you to the detailed information about these features.
Have you tried InDesign CS6 ? Download a trial. Incase you need it, see the instructions to install a trial.
#1Your mileage may vary, but we’ll probably be heading in the same general direction.



#1 by Amy Adams on June 12, 2012 - 11:06 pm
When exporting to epub, is a format suitable for iBooks through iStore for repurchase available? I am using a PC and want to get my books into the iStore.
#2 by tali on July 11, 2012 - 5:10 pm
Hi
i would like to know if at the new version there is:
1. support for RE-FLOW in hebrew for PDF. untill now the re-flow was not good with Hebrew and RTL.
2. will EPUB creation will have clean code and not need for more adjustments after Exporting?
thanks
tali