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'''Adobe InDesign''' is a commercial software package used for page layout.  
 
'''Adobe InDesign''' is a commercial software package used for page layout.  
  
InDesign is available for Windows and macOS (but not Linux or mobile devices, such as tablets and smart phones.)   
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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.  
 
Adobe InDesign is a part of the Adobe Creative Cloud.  
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=== [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 — PPM Trainer(s) needed==
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==Classes==
 
PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
 
PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
  
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==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
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:'''[[QR Codes]]'''
 
:'''[[QR Codes]]'''
 
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:[[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>]]
  
 
==Hand-Curated Links==
 
==Hand-Curated Links==
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:[https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Publishing-Revolution-Adobe-Story/dp/0321115643 '''Inside the Publishing Revolution: The Adobe Story''']
 
:[https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Publishing-Revolution-Adobe-Story/dp/0321115643 '''Inside the Publishing Revolution: The Adobe Story''']
 
:'''[https://adobe.fandom.com/wiki/Adobe_InDesign Adobe Fandom Wiki]''' — Adobe InDesign
 
:'''[https://adobe.fandom.com/wiki/Adobe_InDesign Adobe Fandom Wiki]''' — Adobe InDesign
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Alternative to Adobe InDesign:
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:'''[https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/learn/publisher/desktop/ AFFINITY Publisher]''' — AFFINITY Learning Portal
  
==For Additional Help==
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== For Additional Help ==
 
:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
 
:Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
 
:[[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''']]

Latest revision as of 18:41, 29 April 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 Design Workstations 2 and 3.

 


Adobe InDesign desktop icon
Adobe InDesign desktop icon

Tips

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

Classes

PPM announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

Training

Links to adobe.com:

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

Links to other external sites:

Adobe InDesign — on Wikipedia
42 InDesign tutorials to boost your skills — creativebloq.com

Related Pages

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

Adobe Illustrator Tips
Adobe Photoshop Tips
Adobe Bridge Tips
Canva Tips
QR Codes
  Computers — Windows  

Hand-Curated Links

Links to member-recommended external sites:

Inside the Publishing Revolution: The Adobe Story
Adobe Fandom Wiki — Adobe InDesign

Alternative to Adobe InDesign:

AFFINITY Publisher — AFFINITY Learning Portal

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.
PPM Tool Color Map — Interactive
Search the PPM Wiki — include both Content pages and Multimedia
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki, or you notice something 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.