Adobe InDesign Advanced Course - Free Tutorial!

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Adobe InDesign Advanced Tutorial by Bring Your Own Laptop, get your free downloadable exercise files and printable PDF above.
Introduction: 0:00
Getting Started: 2:53
Adjusting Your Workspace: 3:29
Default Font Size: 11:50
Typekit & Open Type: 13:04
Free Fonts: 20:47
Mastering Your Fonts: 24:22
What The Font: 28:01
Font Pairings: 34:22
Adobe Market: 36:49
Color Theme Tool: 42:34
Colour Modes: 45:48
Importing Colors: 48:25
Adobe Color: 55:23
Appearance Of Black: 56:35
Gridify & Live Distribute: 1:04:35
Arrows: 1:17:50
Complex Flowers: 1:22:04
Auto-Expand With Auto Size: 1:29:29
Placeholder Alternatives: 1:34:11
Paragraph Borders: 1:39:54
Paragraph Composer: 1:49:52
Paragraphs Span & Split: 1:52:10
outro: 1:55:11
You’ll learn advanced font tricks using Typekit & Opentype fonts, font grouping & font pairing. Mastering colour features like the colour theme tool and colour modes as well as professional proofing for colours for print. We’ll set permanent defaults for fonts, colours & will learn how to turn hyphenation off for good, once and for all.
What would an advanced InDesign course be without all the tactics to fully control paragraphs, auto expanding boxes, spanning & splitting columns. You’ll become a Styles master, using nested styles, grep styles, next styles & advanced object styles.
We’ll make beautiful charts & graphs for your InDesign documents. You’ll learn the pros & cons of various digital distribution methods including Interactive PDF’s, EPUBs & the amazing Publish Online.
You’ll become a master of long, text heavy documents, autoflowing, primary text frames & smart text reflow, cross referencing, indexes, text variables & the InDesign book feature. There is entire section dedicated to how to speed up your personal workflow & how to speed up InDesign and get it running super fast.
We look at interactive forms & scripts. There is just so much we cover and I want to share everything here in the intro but I can’t. Have a look through the video list, there is an amazing amount we cover here in the course.
If you’re one of those people using InDesign and you know there is probably a better way, a faster way to work then this is your course.

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wow.... a previous commenter said it best, "Finally an InDesign video that doesn't spend eight hours on absolute basics, but yet clearly explains intermediate and advanced strategies without skipping steps or assuming niche knowledge." Well done, subscribing asap and looking forward to the future!

[@BringYourOwnLaptop]

Hi Mark , thanks so much for the kinds words. Really appreciate it. You've just given me my early morning buzz. DWS

[@DorkyDino]

This was the first video I watched from you and it was super helpful! Thank you so much for sharing all of this. I've been using InDesign for nearly a decade and there were still features I didn't know about!

[@JoeJTSJoe]

Finally an InDesign video that doesn't spend eight hours on absolute basics, but yet clearly explains intermediate and advanced strategies without skipping steps or assuming niche knowledge. Liked the video very soon. Multiple times while watching attempted to do so again. Never wanted to multiple-Like? a vid more than this one. Great stuff! Still on it, but will check out the extended course.

[@BringYourOwnLaptop]

Glad your finding it useful Joseph

[@Shinnified]

I had the week off, but due to COVID times, it was a staycation. I decided that I wanted to learn ID. I do know most of the other Adobe product line, but have never really touched ID. I watched the Beginners and this video. I followed along with the examples and project file downloads. I don't usually do that on tuts like this, but I wanted to be experiential. I watched on one laptop while I did things myself on another. I would like to say that this is totally worth all that I paid, but that would be a lie. I paid nothing at all, and I got tons of valuable training. This was so well done, and you did such a great job on this. It was a joy, and now I feel confident about working in ID. Thank you for this!

[@manojbelnekar140]

Hey Dan, I would like to tell you that this has been very helpful course and you have been an awesome tutor during this course. It has really contributed significantly in improving my skill in Indesign! Thanks Dan! and keep on inspiring by publishing such wonderful tutorials!

[@veronicacampos1108]

I love the way you are explaining everything, very easy to follow up and helpful tips. Thank you for it.

[@wells3773]

Fantastic. I've been using In Design for over 8 years now and I've just learnt so much more in the last 90 minutes. Excellent work. Thanks

[@BringYourOwnLaptop]

Great to hear, thanks. There's always something new coming along isn't there . DWS

[@bing6486]

One of the best 2h I have spent! Learned a lot thank you!!

[@uwannasee_greatness]

Blown away by your videos. I am going through this course after doing your beginner's course within the same week. How well you present this information has given me so much confidence as someone who has lacked confidence in ever learning these tools. I was able to find tools on my own because of the confidence your videos have given me, for example, not sure if you showed how to access the "stroke" window, but I was able to take a breath and realized "it's a window, must be in the window section." And boom there it is. Thank you!

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This is incredible. Thank you so much for sharing this content for free! I can't wait to see the extended content!

[@PatriciaTone]

I am loving you!!! even tho I have 2 rewind several times being I'm a brand-newbie... u are teaching me a lot THANKS A MILLION!

[@debbieboston2377]

I love your videos. I've never used Indesign before and after the beginners course, I'm hooked and now looking forward to learning more advanced techniques. Thank you for these videos, they're brill

[@AndreSantos-rs9wv]

WHAT AN ABSOLUTE AWESOME VIDEO! I have no idea where to start, but some of these tips were just mindblowing for me who have known Indesign for a quite long time. The live stretching, the arrow combo with the Black Arrow tool and gap manipulation were just amazing. I still don't know when I'm gonna use all of this, but I'm certain that I'll!

[@27fitzgj]

Loved this course, so so helpful. Great teaching style!

[@TheCecyFernandes]

Thanks for all !

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Fantastic tutorial video! Thank you so much! Very detailed and easy to understand! Keep following your channel.

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Dan is the best instructor I have ever had 💯❤️

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Very wonderful tuition. Thank you. Best of luck. Amazing...

[@dairet1000]

Such a good course. Have been using inDesign for years without knowing basic and very useful tips I learned here.

[@gustavoh.8634]

rewatching this again. man, this is so valuable, thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@BringYourOwnLaptop]

Thanks Gustavo, good to hear, thanks. DWS

[@janisrussell1828]

Fantastic job of this tutorial. Super informative and understandable. No waffle and the relaxed Kiwi delivery style provides the icing on the cake. Best couple of hours I have spent on learning for quite some time. Thank you!

[@zealconis5685]

I'm working with Indesign for 8 years or so now, so there was a lot in this video I already knew. but still there were a few handy things I never even heard of. You made my Indesign working experience a lot easier! Even if knew a lot already you kept me entertained to watch the whole thing big thumbs up for you!!

[@BringYourOwnLaptop]

Cheers Leroy, thanks for the feedback

[@liucwee8253]

Million thanks, great content! I learnt this lesson in 3hrs with the practice on the side. I've got a 2020 version, but this is stil relatable!!!

[@supraneedeesom8040]

With your videos my learning curve will shrink drastically. Thank you.

[@TheDanok82]

Another brilliant course. As usual made very easy to learn. Thanks a lot Dan

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Fantastic! Great teaching style! Well organized, smooth presentation.

[@oldandcrusty]

OMG I've been using InDesign for donkeys years and this vid has just saved me (and my clients) SO. MUCH. TIME. Great little nuggets of info and short cuts in here. THANK YOU FELLOW KIWI.

[@BringYourOwnLaptop]

Glad to help a fellow kiwi! :)

[@jurgeofrusciante]

A lot of great tips and tricks! Thanks man. Be blessed.

[@sophieblues7526]

Thank you sir, appreciate your efforts. The method is really intricate and helps us a lot.

[@NishantKursange]

Thank you for this amazing tutorial. I have been using InDesign for the last couple of years. Although I use it heavily, I don't really delve into the depths of this amazing software since I use it for work and there are set workflows I have to follow. But this video has some amazing insights and shortcuts that can take my work to the next level. Thank you once again for making such a well structured and well-executed video. Peace!

[@BringYourOwnLaptop]

Yo Nishant! So glad you found some tips on speeding up your workflow. It's hard to get time to step back when you're using InDesign on the daily grind. I'm happy that you took the time here dude. Happy InDesigning. - Dan.

[@vitesh89]

Thanks for all your knowledge, I'm learning alot and developing a good education with you

[@BringYourOwnLaptop]

Fabulous Vitesh , welcome aboard

[@seyferf]

I learned a lot in 2 hours wow. :D

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Thank you! I have learned more in this tutorial that I have in any other. This is the Best!

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You are really amazing. This course helps me a lot. Thank you.

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I simply want to say thanks for such great knowledge it worth it

[@kasandramathieson8813]

What an absolutely excellent tutorial! Daniel is very clear, informative and easy to follow! I have been using inDesign for years and still learned so much in this video! Thanks so much for sharing what you know and I look forward to learning more!! Great, great class.....

[@BringYourOwnLaptop]

So glad your finding it useful Kasandra, appreciate your kind words. DWS

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Thank you so much Mr; You help me. Be blessed.

[@mryoungindian]

Hey Dan, This is really Useful..Thank You very much for these tips and tricks.

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Finally a video where i can see the guys mouse, he says words clearly and actually SHOWS how to open stuf like the soft roll instead of

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Great tutorial for all experience levels. Thank you.

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Thank you. Your tutorial was really helpful.

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Your videos have convinced me to buy the full course. Finally a tutorial that is the perfect pace but with real world advice! Thank you!

[@BringYourOwnLaptop]

That's awesome to hear! Thanks. There's loads more in the full course. Plus it keeps me in self employed. Thanks again for signing up. - Dan

[@thedjbugsy]

Thanks for sharing this. Great tutorial. I'm using indd for 7-8 years every day and learnt lot of new things. The last one is very very useful.

[@BringYourOwnLaptop]

Glad to hear you enjoyed it! I really love InDesign, such awesome software, you're a veteran!

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Thank you for your contribution and hard work. Thank you very much.

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Really learnt a lot here boss. Great stuff you have here. Thank you!!!!

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Thank you sooo much! Amazing!

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very usefull with excelent structure.Thanks

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You are awesome. Thank you!

[@raymonds2687]

Great tips thank you!

[@garyoliver917]

@ 1:25:53, "try to put it in the middle". There are page centering functions for vertical and horizontal in the toolbar at the top. Pretty valuable information totally glossed over.

[@S4SPF]

Thanks a lot very helpful

[@jospargo249]

My fave rich black is C60 M40 Y20 K100 - so nice to see you talk about this :)

[@karolryan]

One of the best Indesign tips videos I've seen!

[@BringYourOwnLaptop]

Thanks Karol, glad you enjoyed it. DWS

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Thank you. Your courses are great.

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Best tutorials ever... Thanks

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brilliant video, so useful, thank you so much for sharing

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Brilliant...simply the best ID video av seen

[@BringYourOwnLaptop]

Thanks Michael , glad your enjoying it

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[@ezeuba001]

U are one of the few that their tutorial on KZbin is well explained and easy to follow. Thanks a lot.

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Gfx mentor is coming

[@coronamichael21]

This was super helpful. Thank you!

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Thanks again Daniel!

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Thankyou so much for the best courses

[@theday1journey703]

2:57 - Getting Started Fonts ======= 11:53 - Default Font Size 13:09 - Type Kit and open type 20:50 - Free fonts - (Google Fonts) 24:25 - Mastering Your Fonts 28:05 - What The Font? 34:26 - Font Pairing Fonts 4: Setting The Default Font Size For New Documents Adobe InDesign 5: Special Features For Typekit & Open Type Fonts 6: Where To Get Great Free Fonts For Use In InDesign 7: Mastering Your Fonts In Adobe InDesign CC 8: What The Font - Font Guess In Adobe InDesign CC 9: How To Pick Beautiful Font Pairings In Adobe InDesign CC Creative Cloud APP ======= 36:52 - Adobe Market Creative Cloud APP 10: Free Icons Using Adobe Market In InDesign CC Color ======= 42:37 - Color Theme tool 45:51 - Colors Modes 48:29 - Importing Colors 55:28 - Adobe Color 56:36 - Appearance of black 1:04:00 - Gridify & Live Distribute 11: How To Use The Color Theme Tool In Adobe InDesign CC 12: Using Color Modes In Adobe InDesign CC 13: Importing Colors & Setting Default Colors In Adobe InDesign CC 14: Finding Great Colours Using Adobe Color For Use In Adobe InDesign CC 15: Appearance Of Black & Proofing Colours 16: Draw Lot Of Shapes At Once InDesign Gridify Live Distribute Drawing ======= 1:17:50 - Arrows 1:22:06 - Complex Flowers Drawing 17: How To Make Arrows In Adobe InDesign CC 18: How To Draw Complex Flowers In Adobe InDesign CC Paragraphs ======= 1:29:30 - auto expand with auto size 1:34:16 - Placeholder Alternatives 1:39:55 - Paragraph Borders 1:49:53 - Paragraph Composer 1:52:11 - Paragraph and span splits Paragraph Goodness 19: How Text Boxes Can Auto-Expand In Adobe InDesign CC With Auto Size 20: Placeholder Text Alternatives In Adobe InDesign CC 21: How To Add Paragraph Borders & Shading In Adobe InDesign CC 22: Paragraph Vs Single Line Composer In Adobe InDesign CC 23: How To Make Paragraphs Span 2 Columns In Adobe InDesign CC Thank you for the great course!!

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Thank you heaps dude

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@@tomspilsbury1605 youre welcome!

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Hey MR.DAN I have benefited a lot from the courses that you posted on KZbin, thank you very much, I don't know how to express my thanks to you, but I will not forget your effort as long as I live , thank you again

[@bmilne511]

Very good video with lots of good information. You definitely know this program better than I do. Thank you. Two points I’d like to make. 1. If you’re designing for print, setting the bleeds to 0.125” does you no good if you don’t also design to the bleeds. All your “print” samples design to the edge of the page when placing photos or drawing backgrounds. You should turn on bleed guides and use those as a reference instead of the page edges to promote proper design for printing. 2. Regarding mis-registration of process colors on “big” 4-color offset presses - it’s not because they vibrate, they don’t. There are several factors, including blanket packing, blanket condition, overall condition of the press, operator’s skill, the paper’s stability (stretch, flare, etc.) I totally agree with you regarding using straight black for smaller type. Print shop owner and pre-press operator for 24 years. InDesign user since version 1.0. Originally used PageMaker, and Quark.

[@assadali2948]

Thank you so much sir!

[@TheHoshmanddeeba]

blown away in the first 6 minutes !

[@matswadell7592]

Brilliant tutorial! Thank you! /Regards: Mats

[@aoguim]

This is great! I as a beginner could learned a lot. Very useful infos! Thanks, Dan

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From UK , thanks for your tutorials !

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Thank you so very much. You are an awesome dude!

[@BringYourOwnLaptop]

Many thanks Rediet

[@stevecummings2576]

Amazing! So easy to understand... As they say, every day is a school day. Thank you very much :-)

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love your lessons!

[@anthonytechedu.]

This tutorial really good for all level inDesigner ...you're very good at teaching online. Thank you so much.

[@BringYourOwnLaptop]

Thanks Anthony. - Dan.

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Many thanks for fantastic course. Exactly what I needed small little tricks. I will jump right on your site to buy another course!

[@BringYourOwnLaptop]

Thanks for the kind words Deana!

[@RobertoGonzalez-gt2iv]

Hey Mate, just want to thanks you for doing these GD tutorials, They are super helpful and your teaching methods are excellent, I've learnt some new skills and shortcuts which will benefit my work flow.

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my fav and tysvm for this tutorial it was helpful❤️

[@WonderingTree]

thank you for this video! even though the target audience is for advanced users, a beginner like me was still able to learn lots from it! thanks a bunch

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Great video, thank you!

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Amazing!! Thank you very much~

[@the_reku_factor]

I spent my afternoon watching this, I am so in love with InDesign 💖 Many thanks for your great training, it’s super useful and so much fun!

[@denis3515]

I am very greatfull for all your explaination. Merci beaucoup!

[@SthlmMaria]

Love this!! I will definitely buy the full course. Finally I can do design work without preprint anxiety attacks ;-D. Thanks!

[@BringYourOwnLaptop]

Good to hear, appreciate the feedback. DWS. :)

[@Bordeauxberry]

I started this course today on Udemy (where I found out about you first) and right from the start there was new stuff I never used before in every unit. And it's so well structered and motivating. :D It was hard to find an advanced course for InDesign. An it's kind of interesting to see Typekit and stuff, that changed completely until now.

[@xm_tech]

Thanks, I've referred to this video a lot to learn new tricks. thanks for sharing.

[@millie_s_]

Thank you so much!

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Thanks mate really useful technique. you are awesome!

[@BringYourOwnLaptop]

Thanks Malek, glad you found it useful. DWS

[@SwampgasMcGraw]

instead of going back and forward to color object in native app - you can use inner glow (fx - adjust size / choke to suit) to save time and keep to current iD swatches.

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Thank your i learn a lot

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Great video! I learned a lot.