Adobe Acrobat is an incredibly versatile tool for document management and print production, that can save you a lot of time if used correctly. Learn how to combine multiple files into a single PDF, how to add pages to an existing PDF, and how to replace specific PDF pages.
The package function is the built-in process whereby InDesign will check all the links and fonts that you are using in a document, and it will copy and organise all of the files needed to correctly open that document. We’re going to have a look at the packaging process, and the settings you should use.
In this video we’re going to look at how to create that ubiquitous ‘3D’ extruded text effect using Adobe Illustrator. But since tutorials showing how to make 3D text and titles in Illustrator are already everywhere, we’re going to look at three different methods of creating a 3D extrusion effect.
In typesetting, widows, orphans and runts are arguably the most common annoyances. Single lines which remain at the start or end of a column, or the last word in a paragraph breaking to a new line, can all contribute to make your type layout appear less professional. Fortunately InDesign has capabilities to handle these problems, and with a little bit of extra effort up-front, you can say goodbye to ever needing to fix these issues manually again.
The Slug is the area outside the printed page, which is trimmed away after printing. Normally used only for Bleed, it can occasionally be useful for other purposes.
When a quote mark occurs before the first letter in your text, and you are formatting a drop cap, it can cause a problem. This is one method of fixing it which uses the InDesign Nested Styles function.
There are two specific UI features that exist only on macOS which provide a substantial productivity boost for designers working on that platform.
