Adobe InDesign – Module II

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

Adobe InDesign – Module II builds on foundational InDesign skills and focuses on producing longer, more polished documents for print and digital distribution. Participants learn how to work with master pages, page numbering, sections, guides, baseline grids, advanced typography, linked graphics, libraries, and professional output tools. The course also covers preflight, packaging, separations preview, ink management, transparency flattening, and preparing press-quality Adobe PDFs.

Our hands-on software training is delivered on-site or virtually to your organization by an Adobe Certified Expert (ACE). Training is customized to user skill levels and version being used within the organization.

There are two modules for each Adobe app. It is recommended to take both modules for each chosen topic, however, they do not need to be on back-to-back days. Half-day or advanced workshops are also available by request.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• InDesign users who have completed Module I or have basic experience with the software
• Designers who want to improve document structure, typography, and output accuracy
• Organizations that need consistent, professional page layout workflows

YOU WILL LEARN:

• Set up longer InDesign documents using master pages, sections, guides, and page numbering
• Apply stronger typography controls, including baseline grids, tabs, spacing, drop caps, and paragraph rules
• Manage imported graphics, linked files, clipping paths, and InDesign libraries
• Use preflight and package tools to prepare files for handoff or production
• Export PDF proofs and press-quality Adobe PDFs with appropriate settings
• Review separations, ink settings, transparency, and final output requirements before delivery

COURSE OUTLINE

Setting Up Longer Documents

• Working with Master Pages
• Adding Guides and Create Guides
• Insert Special Character > Page Number
• Page Numbering and Section options
• New Master Pages based on others
• Adding placeholder frames to Masters
• Applying Masters to document pages

Working with Typography

• Viewing and Aligning to Baseline Grid
• Space Before and Space After paragraphs
• Adding a Drop Cap and Character Style
• Adjusting – kerning, tracking, word spacing
• Adobe Paragraph vs. Single-Line Composer
• Working with Tabs and alignment options
• Adding a Rule Above and/or Rule Below

Importing and Linking Graphics

• Managing links and imported files
• Import options [Bridge and Mini Bridge]
• Clipping Paths Options – pros / cons
• Creating and working with a Library

Output and Exporting

• Using Preflight and Package
• Exporting an Adobe PDF proof
• Separations Preview and using Ink Manager
• Transparency Flattener Preview
• Preparing a Press Quality Adobe PDF
• Final preparation for Package
• Other Export options

METHODS TO BE USED

This one-day Adobe InDesign training workshop is delivered as a hands-on instructor-led session for groups of 4 to 20 participants. Training can be provided on-site, virtually, or in a hybrid format and can be customized to match the organization’s version of Adobe Creative Cloud, user skill levels, and document production needs. Participants work through practical layout and output exercises that support real workplace publishing tasks.