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Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative process by providing shared space, shared tools, software, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.
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Adobe InDesign is a commercial software package used for page layout.  
  
'''Adobe InDesign''' is a commercial software package for Windows and Macintosh (but not Linux) and it is used for page layout.
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InDesign is available for Windows and macOS, but not Linux or mobile devices.
  
Adobe InDesign is a part of the Adobe Creative Cloud software suite.  
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Adobe InDesign is a part of the Adobe Creative Cloud.  
  
Pikes Peak Makerspace has a license for the complete Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, and it is installed on our Design Workstations 2 and 3.
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'''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.'''
 
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[[File:Id.png|alt=Adobe InDesign application icon|180x180px|thumb|<center>'''Adobe InDesign icon'''</center>]]
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==Tips==
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'''Links to external sites:'''
  
==Tips ==
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=== [https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/design/illustrator-vs-indesign.html '''Illustrator vs. InDesign'''] ===
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:When to use which design application.
 
===QR Code Generation===
 
===QR Code Generation===
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:''Pick'' Object -> Generate QR Code... and fill in the dialog box
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===[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:'''
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:'''[https://firefly.adobe.com Adobe Firefly]''' — A.I. image generation
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:[https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/tutorials.html '''InDesign Get Started course''']
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:'''[https://www.adobe.com/products/indesign.html Adobe InDesign Product Home Page]'''
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:[https://creativecloud.adobe.com/learn/ '''Learn Adobe Apps''']
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:'''[https://www.adobe.com/products/catalog.html All Products — Adobe]'''
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==Hand-Curated Links==
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'''Links to member-recommended external sites:'''
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:[https://www.creativebloq.com/graphic-design-tips/indesign-tutorials-1232639 '''42 InDesign tutorials to boost your skills'''] — creativebloq.com
  
:''Pick'' Object -> Generate QR Code... and fill in the dialog box
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:'''[https://www.avery.com/templates Avery Templates]''' — design and print using InDesign
  
==Training — PPM Trainer(s) needed==
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:'''[https://1000logos.net/adobe-indesign-logo/ Adobe InDesign Logo]''' on 1000LOGOS
Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its  [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
 
  
Links to external sites:
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== Alternatives ==
:[https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/tutorials.html '''InDesign Get Started course'''] — Adobe
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:'''[https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/learn/publisher/desktop/ AFFINITY Publisher]''' — alternative to Adobe InDesign
:'''[https://www.adobe.com/products/indesign.html Product Home Page]'''
 
  
==For Additional Help==
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:'''[https://alternativeto.net/software/adobe-indesign/ The Best Adobe InDesign Alternatives]''' — alternativeto.net
:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
 
:[[How To Slack#Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
 
: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.
 
  
==See Also==
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== Additional Help ==
Links to other PPM Wiki pages:
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
 
:'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Adobe Bridge Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Adobe Bridge Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Canva Tips]]'''
 
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:'''[[QR Codes]]'''
  
:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
  
==Curated Links==
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:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
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:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
:'''[https://www.creativebloq.com/graphic-design-tips/indesign-tutorials-1232639 42 InDesign tutorials to boost your skills]''' — creativebloq.com
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:Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the&nbsp;community.
:'''[https://www.adobe.com/products/catalog.html All Products — Adobe]'''
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==Other Fun Stuff==
 
Links to external sites:
 
:'''[https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/1015:_Kerning Kerning]''' — explain xkcd (web comic)
 
:[https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Publishing-Revolution-Adobe-Story/dp/0321115643 '''Inside the Publishing Revolution: The Adobe Story''']
 
:[https://adobe.fandom.com/wiki/Adobe_Wiki '''Adobe Fandom Wiki''']
 
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Latest revision as of 22:30, 16 February 2025

Adobe InDesign is a commercial software package used for page layout.

InDesign is available for Windows and macOS, but not Linux or mobile devices.

Adobe InDesign is a part of the Adobe Creative Cloud.

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.

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

 


burst of white rays on orange background

Tips

Links to external sites:

Illustrator vs. InDesign

When to use which design application.

QR Code Generation

Pick Object -> Generate QR Code... and fill in the dialog box

Default keyboard shortcuts

External Training

Links to adobe.com:

Adobe Firefly — A.I. image generation
InDesign Get Started course
Adobe InDesign Product Home Page
Learn Adobe Apps
All Products — Adobe

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
Adobe InDesign Logo — on 1000LOGOS

Alternatives

AFFINITY Publisher — alternative to Adobe InDesign
The Best Adobe InDesign Alternatives — alternativeto.net

Additional Help

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

Adobe Illustrator Tips
Adobe Photoshop Tips
Adobe Bridge Tips
Canva Tips
QR Codes
  Computers — Windows  
Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
List of all PPM Slack channels
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.