Learning InDesign

Good evening, graphic design friends. Today, I became a little more acquainted with InDesign. I completed two Adobe InDesign tutorials. The first one was on aligning and distributing objects. I learned how to use smart guides and align to the top, which is very similar to what I've learned in Photoshop and Illustrator, but it was still helpful. 

I often don't use alignment options as I should because I felt they hadn't worked the way I wanted them to the last time I tried, so I avoided using this feature. I can't emphasize enough  how foolish that was. I now see where I made the mistake, and I will definitely use alignment and smart guides going forward for much cleaner, more professional results.

I guess sometimes it's good to go back before moving forward.

The second tutorial I completed was on applying color and effects. I learned how to alter CMYK colors, adjust percentages, and create my own shades and tints. I also discovered how to sample colors with the eyedropper tool, add them to my color swatches for reuse, and rename my color swatches.