Introduction to InDesign CS6

Create a new InDesign document using a preset and print intent, choose letter size with portrait orientation, enable facing pages, adjust margins and columns, and set bleed and slug.

Learn to use the pages panel in InDesign CS6 to view all pages, navigate by thumbnail, add or delete pages, and drag pages to reorder spreads.

Master pages provide reusable headers, footers, and page numbers across pages, saving time when applying to the document. Manage multiple open documents via tabbed or side-by-side views and consolidate all.

Discover how to work with objects and frames in InDesign CS6, editing and positioning frames, using guides, and choosing content types: text, graphic, or unassigned.

Learn to create and position frames in InDesign CS6 using the rectangle, ellipse, and polygon tools, with precise dimensions, center drawing, and star shapes.

Learn to select and move objects in InDesign CS6 using the selection and direct selection tools, drag handles, and precise placement with x and y coordinates.

Learn how to resize and edit objects in InDesign CS6 using the free transform tools, including rotate, scale, and shear, with reference points for center-based manipulation.

Cut, copy, paste, and duplicate objects in InDesign CS6 using the Edit menu, drag to copy, and use paste in place plus step and repeat to build grids.

Apply individual or linked corner options to frames in InDesign CS6, choosing fancy, beveled, inverse, or rounded corners, with previews and the ability to break the link for per-corner edits.

Learn to arrange overlapping frames in InDesign CS6 using the object menu arrange to bring objects forward or to the front, and to send them backward or to the back.

Use the align panel to align and distribute selected objects relative to each other or to the page, margins, or a key object, ensuring even spacing.

Group objects in InDesign CS6 to move them as a unit; use isolation mode to edit a single item within a group, then lock and unlock elements to prevent edits.

Learn to use default guides in InDesign CS6, such as column guides, margin guides, bleed guides, and slug guides, and enable smart guides to align and space objects precisely.

Learn how to set up ruler guides in InDesign CS6: choose units, show rulers, drag and snap guides, lock them, and adjust the zero point for precise layout.

Explore how to use the document grid in InDesign CS6 to size and align drawings, snap objects to grid points, and achieve precise spacing with the pen tool.

Learn to edit and format text in InDesign CS6 and create or convert text boxes. Place and flow text from external sources, and manage spelling with dynamic spelling and auto-correct.

Learn to insert special characters, breaks, and whitespace in InDesign CS6 via the Type menu, including an em dash, bullets, page or column breaks, and show hidden characters for troubleshooting.

Explore basic text formatting in InDesign CS6, selecting fonts, sizes, and spacing from the control and character panels, and applying features like caps, kerning, tracking, underline, and more.

Explore paragraph formatting in InDesign CS6, including alignment, justification (left, right, center, full), indents, spacing, and drop caps, using the paragraphs panel and the paragraph composer.

Learn how to apply text wrap in InDesign CS6, wrapping text around objects with the text wrap panel, using bounding-box or line options and adjustable spacing for readability.

Explore text frame options in InDesign CS6 to control text wrap, create columns, and apply inset spacing. Center text with vertical justification, apply strokes, and manage frame edges.

Place text from external sources in InDesign CS6, and master overset text, loaded cursors, and threaded text boxes to flow content across pages.

Place images using the place command, manipulate with marquee, drag handles, and use auto fit and proportional options to fill or fit the image within frames.

Cut and copy images using the direct selection tool, copy with Ctrl+C, paste with Ctrl+V, and paste into a box or a second frame with Edit menu's paste into option.

Learn how to place multiple images in InDesign CS6, create image grids, replace or fill frames, place across multiple frames via a compound path, and manage text wrap and links.