StepByStep Index
The Scissors Tool in Adobe InDesign
Learn how the scissors tool works and the basic use of the Adobe InDesign scissors tool.
The Gradient Tool and the Gradient Palette in Adobe InDesign
The Gradient tool works hand in hand with the Gradient Palette. Learn how to work with gradients in Adobe InDesign.
The Eyedropper and Measure Tools in Adobe InDesign
Learn step-by-step how to use the eyedropper and measure tools of Adobe InDesign.
Rotate, Scale, Shear, Free Transform Tools in Adobe InDesign
Get familiar with doing simple transformations on objects using the rotate, scale, shear, and free transform tools of Adobe InDesign CS
The Swatches Palette in InDesign CS
The Swatches palette goes hand in hand with the Colour palette. It can make working in Adobe InDesign easier and faster by allowing you to record frequently used color combinations.
InDesign CS Frame and Shape Tools
Draw rectangles, ellipses, and polygons to use as shapes, text frames, or image frames.
InDesign CS Selection, Type, and Line Drawing Tools
Take a close look at the first several tools in the Adobe InDesign Tools Palette. Learn how to use the selection, pen, type, and pencil tools and some of the options in their flyout menus.
Adobe InDesign Basic Tasks - Animations
Simple Animations Show Some Basic Tasks in Adobe InDesign
The Colour Palette in InDesign CS
The Color Palette in InDesign is where you select the colors for the objects in your document. Learn about its color modes and practice using the colour palette.
Adobe InDesign Document Area
Slug it out, let it bleed, and stick it out measure for measure. Learn your way around the document area when setting up documents in Adobe InDesign CS.
The Gradient Palette in Adobe InDesign CS
You use the Gradient Palette in InDesign to create colors that change from one color to another when applied to an object. Here's how it works.
Setting Margins, Columns, and Guides in Adobe InDesign CS
One of the first steps in setting up a new document in Adobe InDesign CS is setting up the margins, columns, and other guides that will hold, align, and organize the text and graphics to be put on the page.
Master Pages in Adobe InDesign CS
Use master pages in Adobe InDesign CS to achieve consistency in your page design. The master pages hold repeating elements that are to appear on all or most pages of a publication.
Setting Up The Page in Adobe InDesign CS
Once you've familiarized yourself with the work area and document area in InDesign, it's time to set up a new document.
Adobe InDesign Work Area, Tools, Palettes
This tutorial walks you through the Adobe InDesign work area.