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| − | + | Adobe InDesign is a commercial software package used for page layout. | |
| − | InDesign is available for Windows and macOS | + | InDesign is available for Windows and macOS, but not Linux or mobile devices. |
Adobe InDesign is a part of the Adobe Creative Cloud. | Adobe InDesign is a part of the Adobe Creative Cloud. | ||
| − | Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has a license for the complete Adobe Creative Cloud, and it is installed on our Design Workstations 2 and 3. | + | '''Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) has a license for the complete Adobe Creative Cloud, and it is installed on our (Windows) Design Workstations 2 and 3.''' |
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<p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em; background:#ff6c00; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> </p> | <p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em; background:#ff6c00; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> </p> | ||
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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. | ||
===QR Code Generation=== | ===QR Code Generation=== | ||
:''Pick'' Object -> Generate QR Code... and fill in the dialog box | :''Pick'' Object -> Generate QR Code... and fill in the dialog box | ||
| − | === [https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/using/default-keyboard-shortcuts.html Default keyboard shortcuts] === | + | ===[https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/using/default-keyboard-shortcuts.html Default keyboard shortcuts] === |
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==Training== | ==Training== | ||
| − | 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 | ||
:[https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/tutorials.html '''InDesign Get Started course'''] | :[https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/tutorials.html '''InDesign Get Started course'''] | ||
:'''[https://www.adobe.com/products/indesign.html Adobe InDesign Product Home Page]''' | :'''[https://www.adobe.com/products/indesign.html Adobe InDesign Product Home Page]''' | ||
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| + | :[https://creativecloud.adobe.com/learn/ '''Learn Adobe Apps'''] | ||
:'''[https://www.adobe.com/products/catalog.html All Products — Adobe]''' | :'''[https://www.adobe.com/products/catalog.html All Products — Adobe]''' | ||
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| − | == Related Pages == | + | ==Related Pages== |
| − | Links to related PPM Wiki pages: | + | '''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:''' |
:'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]''' | :'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]''' | ||
:'''[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]''' | :'''[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]''' | ||
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:'''[[Canva Tips]]''' | :'''[[Canva Tips]]''' | ||
:'''[[QR Codes]]''' | :'''[[QR Codes]]''' | ||
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:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27"> '''Computers — Windows''' </span>]] | :[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27"> '''Computers — Windows''' </span>]] | ||
==Hand-Curated Links== | ==Hand-Curated Links== | ||
| − | Links to member-recommended external sites: | + | '''Links to member-recommended external sites:''' |
| − | :[https://www.creativebloq.com/graphic-design-tips/indesign-tutorials-1232639 | + | :[https://www.creativebloq.com/graphic-design-tips/indesign-tutorials-1232639 '''42 InDesign tutorials to boost your skills'''] — creativebloq.com |
| − | :'''[https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/learn/publisher/desktop/ AFFINITY Publisher]''' — | + | :'''[https://www.avery.com/templates Avery Templates]''' — design and print using InDesign |
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| + | :'''[https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/learn/publisher/desktop/ AFFINITY Publisher]''' — alternative to Adobe InDesign | ||
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== For Additional Help == | == For Additional Help == | ||
:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing | :Use the PPM Slack channel #computing | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:44, 10 November 2024
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 license 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.
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
Training
Links to adobe.com:
- Adobe Firefly — A.I. image generation
- InDesign Get Started course
- Adobe InDesign Product Home Page
Related Pages
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
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
- AFFINITY Publisher — alternative to Adobe InDesign
For Additional Help
- 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.
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative processes by providing shared space, shared tools, materials, software, and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.