Adobe InDesign

What is Adobe InDesign?

Adobe InDesign is software for creating and editing page designing and layout arrangement tools for arranging the contents in making posters, brochures, magazines, newspapers, books, presentations, and eBooks.

Adobe InDesign History

Adobe InDesign is a desktop publishing and page layout designing software application produced by Adobe Inc. and first released in 1999.

Adobe InDesign Version History

Adobe InDesign started its journey 24 years ago and still going on as the most popular user-friendly software in the whole world. But It’s not free you have to paid for subscription monthly or yearly to use it all time but in the subsequent you will get online adobe cloud storage library with adobe stock support and etc. Adobe InDesign start its journey with Windows and macOS software.

Version	Release date	Logo	Important Features Added
InDesign 1.0	31 August 1999		(codenamed Shuksan, then K2) Subrelease: InDesign 1.0J (codenamed Hotaka): Japanese support.
InDesign 1.5	April 2001		(codenamed Sherpa).
InDesign 2.0	January 2002		(codenamed Annapurna): Release just days before QuarkXPress 5. First version to support Mac OS X, native transparency and drop shadows.
InDesign CS (3.0)	October 2003		(codenamed Dragontail) and InDesign CS Page Maker Edition (3.0).
InDesign CS2 (4.0)	May 2005		(codenamed Firedrake) Subrelease InDesign Server (codenamed Bishop) launched in October 2005.
InDesign CS3 (5.0)	April 2007		(codenamed Cobalt): First version to support Intel-based Macs, regular expression and table styles. Server version: InDesign CS3 Server (codenamed Xenon) launched May 2007. Serious compatibility issues with Leopard (Mac OS X 10.5), as Adobe stated: “InDesign CS3 may unexpectedly quit when using the Place, Save, Save As or Export commands using either the OS or Adobe dialog boxes. Unfortunately, there are no workarounds for these known issues.” Apple fixed this with their OS X 10.5.4 update.
InDesign CS4 (6.0)	October 2008		(codenamed Basil). Server version: InDesign CS4 Server (codenamed Thyme).
InDesign CS5 (7.0)	April 2010		(codenamed Rocket).
InDesign CS6 (8.0)	23 April 2012		(codenamed Athos) (last 32-bit version, last perpetually licensed version). Alternate layouts, Liquid layouts, Linked content functionality, EPUB and HTML enhancements, Extension Manager support, Productivity enhancements (Split window, Recently used fonts, Align to key object, Save backward to earlier versions, Export and proof grayscale PDFs, Export to PNG).
InDesign CC (9.0)	15 June 2013		(codenamed Citius). Sync settings using Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Exchange integration, Font menu enhancements, EPUB enhancements, UI dark theme, HiDPI support, 64-bit support on Mac and Windows, QR code generator.
InDesign CC (9.2)	January 2014		Typekit Desktop Fonts integration, simplified hyperlinks management, EPUB enhancements.
InDesign CC 2014 (10)	18 June 2014		(codenamed Sirius). In application – What’s New dialog, EPUB enhancements, Improvements to Tables (drag-and-drop rows and columns), color groups, Enhanced search – Find Previous, Behance integration, Improved Packaging (ability to include a PDF and IDML file in any package), Enhanced data merge for QR code, Footnote enhancements (textwrap support), Scalable effects.
InDesign CC 2014.1 (10.1)	6 October 2014
InDesign CC 2014.2 (10.2)	11 February 2015
InDesign CC 2015 (11.0)	15 June 2015		Mercury Performance Improvements, Paragraph shading, Images in Table Cells, Publish Online (Technology Preview), Adobe Stock integration.
InDesign CC 2015.1 (11.1)	11 August 2015		Publish Online features: Multiple page spread, publish documents with multiple page sizes, text hyperlinks support, default image resolution changed to 96 PPI in published output, improved mobile experience.
InDesign CC 2015.2 (11.2)	30 November 2015
InDesign CC 2015.4 (11.4)	20 June 2016
InDesign CC 2017 (12.0)	2 November 2016		Footnotes that span columns, OpenType enhancements (In-context menu for text frame selection, in-context support for Ordinals and Ligatures, name display for stylistic sets), faster Hyperlinks panel, stroke arrowhead scaling, UI enhancements, In-app search of Adobe Stock assets.
InDesign CC 2017.1 (12.1)	14 April 2017
InDesign CC 2018 (13.0)	18 October 2017		Font search filtering, PDF export tagging support, HTML export improvements (removes class and id attributes as well as redundant div tags during export), adds option to remove forced line break while generating a Table of Contents, add or move gradient swatches in a color group.
InDesign CC 2018.1 (13.1)	March 2018		Space between paragraph styles, merge paragraph borders, richer analytics for Publish Online documents, use Photoshop and Illustrator shortcuts, export document as separate PDF pages, new mobile presets.
InDesign CC 2018.2 (13.2)	March 2018
InDesign CC 2019 (14.0)	October 2018		Layout adjustments, import PDF comments, properties panel, visual font browsing, OpenType SVG fonts support, add footnotes in tables.
InDesign CC 2020 (15.0)	November 2019		SVG support, variable fonts, and faster launch times.
InDesign CC 2020 (15.1)	June 2020		(15.1 and 15.1.1 a few days later): Introduces “Share for Review” feature enabling nonusers to add comments in a way similar to a PDF, Auto-Activate Adobe Fonts, Place video from a URL, Copy Editor (Beta), Review panel enhancement and bug fixes.
InDesign CC 2020 (16.0)	October 2020		Seamless content reviews with text annotations, Document color location, Intelligent subject detection and text wrap, HSB values without RGB translation, Damaged document detection and recovery, navigation points in Media panel.
InDesign 2021 (16.1)	January 2021
InDesign 2021 (16.2)	19 April 2021
InDesign 2021 (16.4)	18 August 2021
InDesign 2022 (17.0)	October 2021		Master Pages are now called Parent Pages, Adobe Capture integration, scalable UI.
InDesign 2022 (17.1)	January 2022
InDesign 2022 (17.2)	April 2022
InDesign 2022 (17.3)	May 2022
InDesign 2022 (17.4)	August 2022
InDesign 2023 (18.0)	October 2022		Content aware Auto Style (technology preview), Copy text between Illustrator and InDesign without format loss, support for HEIC, HEIF, WEBP, and JP2K formats. Duplicate page after selection, UXP Scripting, Document preview.
InDesign 2023 (18.1)	December 2022
InDesign 2023 (18.2)	February 2023

How Adobe InDesign Work?

Adobe InDesign is a desktop publishing software application for creating flyers, brochures, magazines, newspapers, and books. Projects created using InDesign can be shared in both digital and print formats. InDesign is used by graphic designers, artists, publishers, and marketing professionals. It is developed and produced by Adobe Systems and is available individually, or as part of the Adobe Creative Cloud. InDesign was previously available as part of the Creative Suite.

Who Uses Adobe InDesign?

InDesign is used for creating print and digital documents including books, flyers, magazines, newspapers and brochures. InDesign is used by graphic designers as well as marketing and communications professionals to create flyers, brochures, magazines, and other content.

What Are Adobe InDesign Features?

Every software or application has its own use and properties in the market. Similarly, Adobe InDesign separates its identity from other applications by its unique features, which come to be very useful for every designer and make his/her work faultless.

• Multiple page use: Adobe InDesign is a type of desktop publishing software that is capable of creating multiple pages in one document. It helps in designing the brochures, annual reports, magazines, images stationery, flyers, posters, books with rich graphics, tables, and professional layouts. Advanced color options for creating color palettes, filling shapes, using gradient color schemes, and mixing different color effects.
• Master page: A master page is defined as by default non-printing page that is used as a template for creating a multi-page document such as newsletter and book or catalog. It is efficient in making headers, footers, page numbers, etc. that will appear on all pages of a publication. A grid feature with anchor points and “snapping” capabilities, allowing you to easily align shapes and lines with accuracy.
• Character and paragraph styles: A character style is a collection of a particular character formatting attributes like font, size, typeface, etc. that can be saved and applied to words or to different character formats in a single click. A library of available fonts with a search capability so you can find the perfect font types to use for your projects.
• Arrangements and fitting: Adobe InDesign gives us the unique feature of arranging the content (shapes, text images, etc.).
• Text wrap: AdobeInDesign also provides control over text flow around the shapes or images and the space between them.

Here are some of the most common tools group

• Selection Tool: Top beginner tool number one – the Selection Tool (Shortcut: V, Escape), which is the tool activated by default when you first open up InDesign.
• Type Tool: As a beginner to InDesign, you’ll want to get to grips with creating text. InDesign is a publishing program, and as a result is perfectly designed for creating pro-standard typography. The Type Tool (T) is your gateway tool to putting together your very own text-based designs.
• Frame Tool:  The Frame Tools are all marked out by the ‘X’ across their symbol in the Tools panel. These tools are essential if you’re a beginner looking to create image-based designs. Frames are used to insert photos, illustrations or backgrounds into InDesign.
• Pen Tool: The Pen Tool is my favorite, but by far one of the hardest tools to master. You draw by clicking on the point where you want to start, and before unclicking, hold and drag the cursor to make a curve. Then you click on the next point where you’d like to continue your shape, hold and drag the cursor, etc.

What Are the Benefits of Using InDesign?

Every digital designer will tell you Adobe software products are better than others. But why? Why not choose another program with similar capabilities? What are the benefits of Adobe InDesign for page layout versus other competitors, such as to Microsoft Publisher?

Here are 8 compelling reasons to choose InDesign for your next project:

1. Adobe InDesign offers the best output project features.

The features that InDesign CC offers to see a design layout from start to finish are incredibly robust. Considering its output for any given project, Multiple Platforms Usage allows you to design a document with horizontal and vertical variants in layout by using the Layout> Alternate Layout tool or the Pages panel menu. Liquid Layouts also allow designers to layout content for different page sizes and device platforms.

2. Adobe InDesign produces greater quality content for print and digital.

Any designer will tell you the quality of content is phenomenal in InDesign. When it comes to fine-tuning your file’s text and graphics, the software’s editing capabilities are as low as a .001-degree precision. Not to mention the user control offered within any page and the manipulation of its typography, colors and styling.

3. Adobe InDesign makes collaboration and sharing assets with your team easy.

CC libraries, saved on the Cloud, makes it easy for your teammates to create and share photos, color schemes, icons, logos, type styles and more! Any team member with Adobe CC can open and edit files (with your permission of course). This is a huge time-saver and will increase your productivity.

4. Adobe InDesign saves you time.

Here’s just a couple features in InDesign that will speed up your workflow so you can deliver quicker.

Layers-Allowing you to organize your project by element will keep everything organized in your doc and allow you to quickly switch to the piece you are working with.

Pages/Master Pages-Allows you to create and save a page style to reference later and reuse again.

Style Groups- Use styles again too by making use of paragraph, character, object and text style groups to save and reuse throughout your document.

5. Adobe InDesign comes with full support.

As an Adobe Member, the support available to you is extensive. You may feel

The Support Community also is an online forum where you can ask questions, find your answers, learn from experts and share your knowledge.

6. Other adobe software can be used in conjunction with InDesign.

Adobe InDesign shares a direct integration with other Adobe programs, like Adobe Bridge (creative asset manager), Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator. If you are searching, creating and editing images, they are linked within InDesign and you can quickly toggle back and forth between the programs while working. Another bonus is the built-in connection to Typekit, Adobe’s full free font library. Easily manipulate text using the font export formatting option.

7. You join the adobe community.

Adobe really is a family. Once you become an Adobe member you can try any other CC programs on a trial basis. This allows you to explore other top Adobe products, including Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Premiere Pro. You also can get access to their stock photo site, Adobe Stock, or Spark Post, which gives you unlimited social and branding templates. Adobe Help supplies you with tutorials and templates for all of its software.

8. Adobe InDesign is the industry standard choice and trusted by professionals.

Learn and use the #1 software by the world’s leading design company. Visual Persuasion offers expert instruction from industry professionals who live and breathe Adobe software. We offer a wide array of classes including Adobe’s most popular applications, one of which is InDesign CC.

Whether you’re in manufacturing, the restaurant industry or automotive sales, your business can likely benefit from using InDesign.

Adobe InDesign File Formats

Text can be imported from MS Word, or MS Excel.

Use	File Format	Type Of File
Can open files with	indd, indl, indt, indb, inx, idml, pmd, xqx	A document, Library file, Template, Book, Interchanger, Markup Language, Adobe page Marker, QuarkXPress.
New files created in	indd, indl, indb	A document, Library file, Template, or Book.
Files can be saved as	indd, indt	Document and Template.
Exportable Formats	.pdf, .eps, .fla, .swf, .idml, .jpg, .xml, .txt, .icml, .rtf	Portable Document Format, Encapsulate PostScript, Flash CS5 Professional, Shockwave Flash, InDesign Markup Language, JPEG, Extensible Markup Language, Adobe InDesign Tagged Text, Adobe InCopy Document, Text Format.
Files with combination of graphics and text	.tiff, .gif, .jpg,.jpeg, .bmp, .eps, .mp3, .mov, .avi, .mp4, .flv, f4v, .swf, .rtf, .xls, xlsx, .doc, .docx, .txt, .indd, .pdf, .psd, .ai, .sct, .png, .pcx, .emf, .wmf, .pict, .dcs	Tagged Image File Format, Graphics Interchange Format, Joint Photographic Experts Group, Bitmap, Encapsulated PostScript, MPEG Audio Layer, QuickTime Video, Audio Video Interface, MPEG-4 Video, Flash Video, Shockwave File, Rich Text Format, Microsoft Excel documents, Microsoft Word document, Text documents, InDesign document, Portable Document Format, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, SciTech CT, Portable Network Graphic, PC Paintbrush File format, MS Windows Enhanced Metafile, MS Windows Metafile, Picture file format (Mac), Desktop Color Separation.
Other Files	.xml, .html	Extensible Markup Language, Hypertext Markup Language.

To Download & Install Adobe InDesign

It’s too easy to installing Adobe InDesign for the first time in any device you just have to go Adobe website (https://www.adobe.com) and search for Adobe InDesign  then download (https://www.adobe.com/products/indesign/free-trial-download.html) InDesign. Then it will download Adobe Creative Cloud installer after installing it is will ask you to login or create an Adobe account if you already have an account then login or create an account then login. After that you can start 7 days free trial or get the Adobe subscription (Adobe InDesign Single App – US $20.99/mo – Get InDesign on desktop as part of Creative Cloud. [https://www.adobe.com/products/indesign.html]) there are many ways to purchase the subscription. After selecting your relevant subscription, you are ready to use Adobe InDesign.