InDesign basics 3 – images, colors and layers

Discover how to efficiently use images and colors in InDesign. In this training we will delve into layers and learn how to create print-ready documents. This training equips you with the proficiency to craft material tailored for diverse purposes using InDesign. 

This training is part of InDesign basics -series. This series of trainings provides you the skills you need to produce material suitable for different purposes with InDesign software: printed brochures, website advertisements and pdf documents. 

Goal 

After the course, you will be able to produce print and online material efficiently with InDesign. 

Target audience 

The course starts with the basics of using images, colors and layers. It is good if you already have the skills covered in InDesign basics 1 and 2 (starting a document, managing panels, customizing settings, as well as adding and editing text and tables). 

Program version 

This training is suitable for users with InDesign CC (Creative Cloud) on Windows or Mac. 

Content 

Use of images in publications 

• What do I need to know about publishable images? 
• How do I add an image to a document? 
• Picture frames and text wrapping 

Using colors in InDesign 

• How do I use the color picker to select a color? 

Taking advantage of layers 

• What are layers and what are they used for? 
• How do I create and manage layers? 

Add and manage page numbers 

Save a print-ready pdf and package a file for easy handoff 

• Export a document to PDF for publishing 
• What is a package and how do I create one? 

Keywords 

Adobe, brochures, InDesign, books, magazines, advertisement, advertising, marketing, basics, layout, design