InDesign Secrets (Updated 16.08.2018)
Release date:2011, August 25
Duration:23 h 59 m
Author:Anne-Marie Concepción, David Blatner
Skill level:Intermediate
Language:English
Exercise files:Not Provided
In this series, David Blatner and Anne-Marie Concepción, co-hosts of the web’s top resource for InDesign tips and tricks, InDesignSecrets.com, share some hidden and sometimes surprising workflow tips that will make working in InDesign more efficient and more fun. The course covers built-in timesaving features such as Quick Apply and auto-expanding text, but also little-known tricks, such as using the eyedropper to copy and paste character and paragraph text attributes and making accurate selections by selecting through or even into objects.
000-Welcome_to_InDesign_Secrets
001-The_hidden_auto-expand_text_feature
002-Letting_InDesign_do_the_math_for_you
003-The_indispensible_Quick_Apply_feature
004-Customizing_the_Links_panel
005-Magically_building_graphs_with_the_Chartwell_font
006-Using_the_Eyedropper_tool_to_pick_up_character_or_paragraph_attributes
007-Selecting_through_and_into_objects_using_cmd-click_and_Select_Above_Below
008-Some_great_tips_and_tricks_for_the_Swatches_panel
009-Saving_down_for_backward_compatibility_with_INX_and_IDML
010-Using_the_INX_and_IDML_formats_to_fix_problems
011-InDesigns_Easter_eggs
012-Three_cool_GREP_styles_everyone_can_use
013-A_field_guide_to_special_characters
014-Trashing_the_application_preferences_to_solve_weird_behaviors
015-Aligning_numbered_lists_by_decimal_points
016-Running_a_script
017-When_text_disappears_from_a_text_frame
018-Preview_and_Presentation_modes_(changing_color_etc)
019-Using_multiple_windows_for_comparisons
020-Putting_images_on_a_stroke
021-Making_your_own_motion_path
022-Copying_objects_between_Illustrator_and_InDesign
023-Using_layer_comps_in_Photoshop_files_to_show_alternates_in_InDesign
024-Adding_custom_HTML_tags_to_EPUB_HTML_exports
025-Tracking_down_type_issues_with_the_composition_highlighter
026-Managing_your_InDesign_panels
027-Creating_running_heads_using_variables
028-Live_Caption_tips_and_tricks
029-Making_professional_drop_caps
030-Making_two-state_buttons_in_interactive_documents
031-Moving_pages_from_one_document_to_another
032-Wrapping_bulleted_text_around_a_curve
033-Importing_a_custom_dictionary
034-Changing_document_orientation_and_page_size
035-Numbering_instead_of_using_auto_page_numbers
036-Setting_story_order_with_the_Articles_panel
037-Updating_a_linked_table_without_losing_formatting
038-Creating_electronic_sticky_notes
039-Moving_master_page_items_to_the_top_layer_for_visibility
040-Five_guide_tricks_that_will_impress_your_coworkers
041-Letting_InDesign_add_the_diacritics
042-Using_single_cell_table_cells_for_custom_paragraph_formatting
043-Formatting_fractions_correctly
044-Fixing_unwanted_hyperlinks_in_an_imported_Word_file
045-Inline_graphic_tricks_with_invisible_paragraphs
046-Ensuring_the_first_line_of_every_chapter_starts_in_the_same_spot
047-Specifying_an_exact_amount_of_space_between_objects
048-Fixing_last_lines_that_are_too_short
049-Creating_web_graphics_from_your_InDesign_artwork
050-Using_No_Language_to_suppress_unwanted_hyphenation_spell_checking_and_smart_quotes
051-Five_things_that_should_be_in_every_new_file
052-Forcing_EPUB_page_breaks_with_invisible_objects
053-Understanding_component_information
054-Creating_running_heads_using_section_markers
055-Making_a_font_with_InDesign_using_the_IndyFont_script
056-Finding_where_that_color_is_used
057-Text_wrapping
058-Inserting_pages_Understanding_the_Pages_panel
059-Copying_paths_between_Illustrator_and_InDesign
060-Automating_Find_Change_with_the_Find_ChangeByList_script
061-Embedding_images
062-Adjusting_leading_inside_a_paragraph
063-Placing_one_InDesign_file_inside_another
064-Creating_bookmarks_for_PDFs
065-Customizing_the_story_editor_preferences
066-Setting_the_size_of_text_exactly_with_this_free_script
067-Using_Gravity_to_simulate_perspective
068-Fixing_the_overflowing_text_frame_problem_in_EPUBs
069-Ten_uses_of_the_Story_Editor
070-Moving_an_object_Ten_ways
071-Understanding_optical_margin_alignment_(and_the_quote_trick)
072-Changing_the_shape_of_any_frame_with_the_pen_tool
073-Working_with_sets_in_the_content_conveyor_tool
074-Running_text_along_the_top_and_the_bottom_of_a_circle
075-Creating_a_list_using_the_Table_of_Contents_feature
076-Quickly_threading_frames_together_and_unthreading_frames
077-The_secrets_of_formatting_objects_with_Find_Change
078-Using_ruler_guides-10_great_tricks
079-Converting_a_clipping_path_to_a_frame
080-Adding_a_drop_shadow_to_a_single_word_inside_a_frame
081-Creating_a_custom_cross_reference_format
082-Putting_different_sized_pages_on_a_single_spread
083-Formatting_prices_with_nested_and_grep_styles
084-Checking_out_the_Gridify_tricks
085-Using_Illustrator_to_create_InDesign_gradient_swatches
086-Building_a_simple_grep_style_to_change_character_size
087-Exporting_a_grayscale_PDF
088-Three_ways_to_cheat_text_outside_of_its_frame
089-Three_great_Object_Styles_for_any_designer
090-Choosing_alpha_channel_image_transparency
091-Adding_and_reading_metadata_for_InDesign_files
092-Adding_ALT_tags_to_your_images
093-How_to_Place_&_Link_a_text_frames_text_but_not_its_formatting
094-Setting_the_baseline_position_of_a_caption
095-Managing_changing_pages_with_primary_text_frames
096-Secrets_of_the_Info_panel
097-Surprising_ways_to_do_a_word_count
098-Placing_an_object_where_you_want_it_with_an_object_style
099-Aligning_Objects_tips_and_tricks
100-Applying_corner_options_to_any_shape
101-Converting_footnotes_to_endnotes_with_a_free_script
102-Making_tab_leaders_pretty
103-Converting_text_to_outlines_the_right_way
104-Turning_InDesign_into_a_speed_demon
105-Working_with_MiniBridge
106-Customize_your_QR_codes
107-Using_the_same_keyboard_shortcut_for_two_different_commands_with_the_Context_feature
108-Making_a_text_highlighter
109-Updating_an_interactive_PDF_without_losing_work_done_in_Acrobat
110-Adding_custom_text_at_the_beginning_of_each_line_automatically
111-Packaging_images_on_the_pasteboard
112-Automatically_updating_figure_references_for_books
113-Adding_Tool_Tips_to_your_form_fields_in_InDesign
114-Setting_poetry_flush_left_center_on_longest_line
115-Use_bookmarks_to_navigate_long_documents_in_production
116-Selecting_text_with_the_InDesign_keyboard_dance
117-Including_a_total_page_count_in_your_page_numbers
118-Making_a_custom_arrowhead
119-Making_alternative_body_text_styles_for_fast_typesetting
120-Making_InDesign_patterns_with_the_free_PatternMaker
121-Creating_pull_quotes_the_easy_way
122-Allow_text_frame_to_resize_with_text
123-Mapping_Word_styles_to_InDesign_styles
124-Make_two_automatically_threaded_text_flows
125-Saving_for_Web_in_InDesign
126-Numbering_rows_in_a_table
127-Making_automatic_jump_lines
128-Turning_off_allow_pages_to_shuffle_in_order_to_separate_facing_pages
129-Dealing_with_parentheses_around_text_size
130-Make_a_fill_in_the_blank_label_for_contracts_and_forms
131-Changing_the_shape_of_polygons_and_starburst_as_you_draw_or_afterward
132-Contextual_text_and_images_that_you_only_want_sometimes_visible
133-Creating_nav_points_in_a_movie
134-Adding_effects_to_your_rule_above_and_rule_below
135-Fitting_text_to_a_specific_size
136-Quick_tips_for_making_a_small_PDF_file_size
137-Sharing_presets_workspaces_and_custom_shortcuts_sets
138-Making_a_multi_level_numbered_list
139-Faking_bold_and_italic_when_the_font_family_doesnt_have_one
140-Keeping_the_same_scale_size_when_updating_or_relinking_to_images
141-Inserting_glyphs
142-Building_richer_bolder_color_gradients
143-Finding_the_right_font_with_InDesigns_font_menus
144-Lay_out_a_front_back_and_spine_for_a_book_jacket
145-Ghosting_area_of_image_behind_text
146-Make_a_transparency_mask_in_InDesign
147-Using_preflight_to_find_common_document_errors
148-Cropping_with_paste_into
149-Using_vertical_justification_to_spread_out_text_in_a_frame_automatically
150-Rotate_text_inside_a_frame_or_the_frame_around_the_text
151-Looking_at_snippets_vs_libraries
152-Import_a_folder_full_of_pictures_one_per_page
153-When_InDesign_ignores_your_leading_values
154-Extracting_images_from_a_Word_document
155-Uncommon_uses_for_Quick_Apply
156-Uncovering_InDesigns_magic_font_folders
157-Sharing_swatches_(PS_IL_ID_and_ID_to_ID)
158-Convert_rounded_corners_to_editable_paths
159-Convert_local_formatting_to_character_styles
160-Sort_an_index_by_page_number
161-Keeping_page_numbers_on_top_of_master_items
162-Adding_automatic_currency_symbols_in_a_table_cell_or_before_text
163-Make_a_pop_up_footnote_for_your_ebook
164-Deleting_tabs_at_the_beginning_of_paragraphs_and_applying_a_paragraph_style
165-Five_InDesign_Presentation_tips
166-Creating_blank_entry_spaces_on_forms
167-Creative_uses_of_the_Slug_area
168-Change_the_UI_languaging_in_InDesign_CS6_and_CC
169-All_about_All_Caps_(change_case_open_type_option)
170-Batch_convert_InDesign_files_to_IDML_and_other_formats
171-Fun_with_placeholder_text
172-Making_a_character_style_change_only_the_tint_of_your_text
173-Editing_table_set_up_from_the_keyboard
174-How_to_sort_text_in_InDesign
175-Making_captions_easy_(ignore_text_wrap_object_style_library_item_live_caption)
176-Quickly_empty_out_an_InDesign_document_of_text_and_images
177-Add_a_font_from_Typekit_in_CC
178-How_to_hide_the_content_grabber_donut
179-File_naming_for_healthy_EPUBs
180-One_sided_custom_strokes_for_image_borders
181-The_fastest_way_to_find_missing_links
182-Start_a_document_on_a_left_hand_page
183-Borrowing_preset_art_paths_from_Illustrator_and_Photoshop_for_fresh_frame_looks_in_InDesign
184-Put_a_box_around_or_behind_a_paragraph
185-Fixing_three_common_Word_formatting_glitches
186-Making_long_shadows
187-Three_ways_to_prevent_a_word_from_hyphenating
188-How_to_type_the_last_page_number_in_a_book
189-Placing_InDesign_files
190-Make_an_image_sandwich-Putting_an_image_in_front_and_in_back_of_text_for_a_magazine_cover
191-Deciding_between_reflowable_and_fixed_layout_EPUB
192-Test_font_choices_quickly_in_CC
193-Printing_tracked_changes
194-Using_Ink_Manager_before_sending_your_project_to_the_printer
195-Fast_layout_with_column_spans_in_styles
196-Working_with_dynamic_layouts
197-Permanently_disabling_hyphenation
198-Adding_prefixes_to_page_numbers
199-Taming_baseline_grid_previews
200-Using_Work_and_Turn_to_create_two_sided_documents
201-Making_better_Bridge_previews
202-Formatting_drop_words_in_a_text_document
203-Sharing_custom_workspaces
204-Creating_an_interesting_effect
205-Managing_scripts
206-Creating_Intertwining_Objects
207-Fixing_style_collisions_in_EPUB_output
208-Navigating_through_pages_with_bookmarks
209-Creating_a_keyboard_shortcut_for_the_[None]_character_style
210-Working_with_pasteboard_options
211-Tips_and_tricks_for_paragraph_shading
212-Incorporating_spring_loaded_tool_shortcuts
213-Making_InDesign_run_faster
214-Formatting_text_quickly_with_Apply_Next
215-Making_a_print_PDF_do_double_duty_as_an_online_PDF
216-Adding_continued_headers_to_tables
217-Choosing_which_layout_objects_get_packaged_for_the_printer
218-Copying_and_pasting_Photoshop_paths
219-Customizing_frames_in_Normal_View
220-Placing_paragraph_lines_for_emphasis
221-Finding_and_editing_all_overset_text_in_a_doc
222-Adding_paragraph_shading
223-Forcing_chapter_names_down_from_the_top_with_a_style
224-Creating_custom_color_swatches
225-Discovering_secrets_of_the_Tabs_panel
226-Making_object_styles_to_change_frame_size
227-Tips_for_using_Edit_Original
228-Setting_text_at_an_angle
229-Batch_converting_ID_files_to_current_version_with_the_Book_panel
230-Getting_around_InDesign_limitations
231-Creating_better_callout_lines_with_effects_and_object_styles
232-Swapping_column_and_row_information_in_tables
233-Making_bigger_text_link_targets
234-Free_script_identifies_word_stacks
235-Easier_style_mapping_from_Word_to_InDesign
236-Auto_reflow_images_in_a_grid
237-Making_your_style_names_legal_for_EPUBs
238-See_your_document_in_grayscale_onscreen
239-Packaging_without_the_instruction_file
240-Side_by_side_tables
241-Three_ways_to_move_styles_from_one_InDesign_file_to_another
242-When_a_tab_really_means_new_line
243-Export_all_the_fonts_in_a_layout_without_packaging
244-Format_the_first_line_of_a_paragraph_with_Line_Styles
245-Place_all_PDF_pages_at_once
246-The_problem_with_blending_spot_colors
247-Use_InCopy_to_create_linked_boilerplate_text_for_layouts
248-Keyboard_shortcuts_for_special_characters
249-Create_layout_notes_in_InDesign_for_InCopy_users
250-Keyboard_shortcut_to_insert_special_glyphs_inside_a_font
251-Share_one_layout_among_many_ID_users_with_Layout_Zone
252-Clean_out_old_hyperlinks_and_hyperlink_destinations
253-Crop_many_overlapping_pix_at_once
254-Find_the_hex_number_for_any_color
255-Check_resolution_in_a_PDF
256-Character_style_highlighting
257-Convert_a_list_to_a_table
258-Move_InDesign_artwork_to_Photoshop
259-Include_summaries_in_your_table_of_contents
260-Batch_process_images
261-Update_swatches_by_syncing
262-Build_and_apply_kerning_tables
263-Sync_master_pages
264-Use_a_script_to_set_the_table_subhead_row_style
265-Keep_your_templates_current
266-Export_selection_or_page_as_a_sized_JPEG_or_PNG
267-When_all_your_numbers_are_superscript
268-Techniques_to_convert_text_to_outlines
269-Fix_Illustrator_place_problems
270-Work_with_new_Animated_Zoom_features
271-Add_images_to_an_index
272-Reverse_text_when_partially_over_a_dark_object
273-Set_tab_order_for_forms
274-When_white_is_set_to_overprint
275-When_the_Control_panel_is_missing_controls
276-Make_a_grid_of_pages_from_a_PDF_file
277-Fix_fraction_problems_in_EPUBs
278-Adjust_space_between_a_group_of_objects
279-CC_Libraries_Share_vs_Collaborate_overview
280-Screen_redraw_problems
281-Share_a_CC_library
282-Make_an_image_break_out_of_its_frame
283-Collaborate_with_a_CC_library
284-How_to_correct_hyphenation
285-Replace_formatted_text_with_lorem_ipsum
286-How_to_format_ellipses
287-Merge_book_files_with_a_free_Script
288-Create_a_maze_with_a_free_script
289-Display_overriding_styles
290-Work_with_scripts
291-Overview_of_working_with_CC_libraries
292-Automatically_format_run_in_headings
293-Modify_the_Pages_panel_view
294-Adjust_table_strokes_in_Table_Settings
295-Place_and_replace_Artboards_with_a_script
296-Incorporate_Photoshop_files_into_InDesign_layouts
297-Share_CC_libraries_with_other_users
298-How_to_embed_a_YouTube_video
299-Shrink_your_InDesign_files
300-Remove_blue_highlighting_from_text
301-Embed_a_two_column_text_frame
302-Automate_a_numbered_list_with_check_boxes
303-Import_a_style_with_Find_Change
304-Create_a_calendar_with_CalendarWizard
305-Keep_options_for_table_rows
306-Automatically_crop_multiple_images
307-Two_ways_to_ignore_text_wrap
308-Easily_insert_glyphs_with_free_script
309-Create_better_publish_online_thumbnails
310-View_publish_online_document_stats
311-Make_Word_act_like_InDesign
312-Create_Cross_Refs_with_a_page_range
313-Quick_Apply_preferences
314-Duplicate_objects_into_a_Grid
315-Streamline_placement_of_auto_formatted_images
316-Pay_attention_to_Transparency_Blend_Space
317-Color_fills_with_Eye_Dropper
318-How_to_split_a_long_story_into_smaller_pieces
319-Use_Creative_Cloud_to_share_InDesign_files
320-Combining_Animated_GIFs_with_InDesign_Animations
321-Conditional_text_with_editorial_notes
322-Change_character_style_for_text_inside_parentheses
323-Typekit_tips_Workarounds
324-Top_10_keyboard_shortcuts_to_know
325-Link_text_frames
326-Changing_word_or_character_spacing_in_a_paragraph_style
327-Preflight_profile_to_check_for_Typekit_fonts
328-Naming_items_in_the_Layers_panel
329-Distinguish_among_multiple_working_documents
330-Add_corner_brackets_around_a_frame
331-InCopy_with_InDesign_workflow
332-Add_space_around_lists_with_spans
333-Tips_for_formatting_text_spacing
334-Free_script_to_rotate_selected_characters
335-Edit_spacing_from_the_keyboard
336-Create_perfect_triangles
337-Footnote_and_endnote_keyboard_shortcuts
338-Publish_Online_statistics
339-Change_default_keyboard_shortcuts
340-Mapping_one_color_swatch_to_another
341-Find_free_InDesign_templates_on_Adobe_Stock
342-Numbering_items_in_a_diagram
343-Border_spacing_fix
344-Insert_a_line_before_and_after_a_heading
345-View_track_changes_and_export_with_InCopy
346-Export_to_HTML5
347-How_to_merge_paragraph_shading
348-Make_a_quick_grid_from_objects_on_your_page
349-Utilize_the_new_note_feature
350-Exchange_or_swap_two_images
351-Change_default_fonts
352-Best_default_RGB
353-Use_Adobe_Bridge_to_find_fonts
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