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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 | + | '''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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==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] === |
| − | ==Training== | + | ==External 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]''' | ||
| − | :'''[ | + | ==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 | ||
| − | == | + | :'''[https://www.avery.com/templates Avery Templates]''' — design and print using InDesign |
| − | Links to related PPM Wiki pages: | + | |
| + | :'''[https://1000logos.net/adobe-indesign-logo/ Adobe InDesign Logo]''' — on 1000LOGOS | ||
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| + | == Alternatives == | ||
| + | :'''[https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/learn/publisher/desktop/ AFFINITY Publisher]''' — alternative to Adobe InDesign | ||
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| + | :'''[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:''' | ||
:'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]''' | :'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]''' | ||
:'''[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]''' | :'''[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]''' | ||
:'''[[Adobe Bridge Tips]]''' | :'''[[Adobe Bridge Tips]]''' | ||
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:'''[[Canva Tips]]''' | :'''[[Canva Tips]]''' | ||
:'''[[QR Codes]]''' | :'''[[QR Codes]]''' | ||
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:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']] | :[[How To Slack#PPM 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. | :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 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.
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
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:
- 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.