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Adobe InDesign is a subscription-based, commercial software package used for page layout.  
'''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.   
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.
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.


'''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Software_Tips#Adobe_Creative_Cloud_desktop_applications Adobe Creative Cloud desktop applications]'''<br>
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:'''[https://www.avery.com/templates Avery Templates]''' — design and print using InDesign
:'''[https://www.avery.com/templates Avery Templates]''' — design and print using InDesign
:'''[https://1000logos.net/adobe-indesign-logo/ Adobe InDesign Logo]''' — on 1000LOGOS


== Alternatives ==
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== Additional Help ==
== Additional Help ==
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
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:'''[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]'''
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:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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&nbsp;community.


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Latest revision as of 15:21, 22 April 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.

Adobe Creative Cloud desktop applications at PPM




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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
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

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:

Canva Tips
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.


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.