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| − | Adobe InDesign is a commercial software package used for page layout. | + | '''Adobe InDesign is a subscription-based, commercial software package used for page layout.''' |
| − | InDesign is available for Windows and macOS, but not Linux or mobile devices. | + | InDesign is a part of the Adobe Creative Cloud. It is available for Windows and macOS, but not Linux or mobile devices. |
| − | + | Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has a subscription for the complete Adobe Creative Cloud, and it is installed on our Windows Design Workstations 2 and 3. | |
| − | ''' | + | :'''[[Software_Tips#Adobe_Creative_Cloud_desktop_applications|Adobe Creative Cloud desktop applications at PPM]]''' |
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==Tips== | ==Tips== | ||
| − | ===[https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/design/illustrator-vs-indesign.html Illustrator vs. InDesign]=== | + | '''Links to external sites:''' |
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| + | === [https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/design/illustrator-vs-indesign.html '''Illustrator vs. InDesign'''] === | ||
:When to use which design application. | :When to use which design application. | ||
| − | === | + | ===[https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/using/default-keyboard-shortcuts.html Default keyboard shortcuts] === |
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| − | == | + | ==External Training== |
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'''Links to adobe.com:''' | '''Links to adobe.com:''' | ||
:'''[https://firefly.adobe.com Adobe Firefly]''' — A.I. image generation | :'''[https://firefly.adobe.com Adobe Firefly]''' — A.I. image generation | ||
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:'''[https://www.adobe.com/products/catalog.html All Products — Adobe]''' | :'''[https://www.adobe.com/products/catalog.html All Products — Adobe]''' | ||
| − | :'''[ | + | ==Hand-Curated Links== |
| + | '''Links to member-recommended external sites:''' | ||
| + | :[https://www.creativebloq.com/graphic-design-tips/indesign-tutorials-1232639 '''42 InDesign tutorials to boost your skills'''] — creativebloq.com | ||
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| + | :'''[https://www.avery.com/templates Avery Templates]''' — design and print using InDesign | ||
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| + | == Alternatives == | ||
| + | '''Links to member-recommended external sites:''' | ||
| + | :'''[https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/learn/publisher/desktop/ AFFINITY Publisher]''' — alternative to Adobe InDesign | ||
| − | == | + | :'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-indesign/ The Best Adobe InDesign Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net |
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| + | == Additional Help == | ||
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:''' | '''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:''' | ||
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:'''[[Canva Tips]]''' | :'''[[Canva Tips]]''' | ||
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:'''[[QR Codes]]''' | :'''[[QR Codes]]''' | ||
| − | + | Use the PPM Slack channel #computing | |
| − | + | Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community. | |
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Latest revision as of 11:10, 30 March 2025
Adobe InDesign is a subscription-based, commercial software package used for page layout.
InDesign is a part of the Adobe Creative Cloud. It is available for Windows and macOS, but not Linux or mobile devices.
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has a subscription for the complete Adobe Creative Cloud, and it is installed on our Windows Design Workstations 2 and 3.
Tips
Links to external sites:
Illustrator vs. InDesign
- When to use which design application.
Default keyboard shortcuts
External Training
Links to adobe.com:
- Adobe Firefly — A.I. image generation
- InDesign Get Started course
- Adobe InDesign Product Home Page
Hand-Curated Links
Links to member-recommended external sites:
- 42 InDesign tutorials to boost your skills — creativebloq.com
- Avery Templates — design and print using InDesign
Alternatives
Links to member-recommended external sites:
- AFFINITY Publisher — alternative to Adobe InDesign
- The Best Adobe InDesign Alternatives — alternativeto.net
Additional Help
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.
Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.