InDesign Quick Start

Setting the New Document in InDesign

I provide this little quick start guide because it should get you into putting content in quickly. I will do very few class-wide tutorials on the software. I'm of the belief that you have to dive into the software in order to really learn it. Trying to instruct an audience on how to use a package like the Adobe Creative Suite is doomed if that instruction goes over 5 minutes. You may have different experiences. If you have a secret way to do more than 5-minute (live) tutorials, please let me know.

Getting Started in InDesign

• If you can't find InDesign in your start menu, look for it in your Novell Box

• The screen below will load up, and you click Open...

• Change the Units if You Prefer
  

• Show Grid
  

• Change Page Size
  

Now, start working on your Business Card and Letterhead. These documents should reflect the same company (which you should make up).

Printing