Applying a Gradient to Text in Illustrator
Ted explains how to apply gradients to editable text objects in Illustrator, and how it differs from performing the same task in InDesign
Fit Frame to Text in InDesign
David explores how the Fit Frame to Content Feature works on text frames in InDesign
Applying a Stroke to a Placed Image in Illustrator
Ted explains how to apply strokes to placed images in Illustrator, and how it differs from performing the same task in InDesign
Why Leading May Unexpectedly Change in InDesign
David uncovers why InDesign's leading sometimes changes when you paste a text frame from one document to another.
Choosing Pages Panel Options in InDesign
Ted explains how to choose different Pages panel options in InDesign
Fixing Modified Files in an InDesign Book File
Watch this podcast to see how to fix the dreaded yellow yield sign in InDesign
Why InDesign Colors May Change When File is Outputted to PDF
Spotting Out of Gamut RGB colors and Utilizing Soft Proofing in InDesign
Making InDesign Text Frames Auto Expand
How to make a text frame automatically expand as you add or remove text
Importing Illustrator Gradients into InDesign
"Illustrator has tons of cool gradients, but I want to use them in InDesign! How do I get them across?"
Matching CSS Names in InDesign
"I know I can export HTML from InDesign CS3, but the styles in my InDesign document don't have the same name as the styles in my CSS file! How can I get them to match?"
Why Images Can Get Lighter in InDesign
"When I applied a drop shadow to one image, all the graphics on the page got lighter. What could be going on?" --Cass C.
Understanding Image Scaling and Resolution in InDesign
I imported a bunch of images into my InDesign document and scaled them way down. Now when I print them, they always come out kind of soft. Why?"--Melinda S.
Multicolumn Straddle Heads in InDesign
Question: How can I make a headline straddle across 2 or 3 text columns? This AskMOGO video podcast explains how to make a headline straddle across two or three columns in a single multi-column text frame.
Adding End-of-Story Bullet Characters in InDesign
Question: Is there any way to automatically put a special bullet character at the end of every story in InDesign?
Using Photoshop to Mask Out a Background
See how Michael Ninness uses Photoshop CS3's Quick Selection tool and Refine Edges feature to get a great mask fast, so the image appears as a silhouette on the page in InDesign (with no clipping path!)
Mixing Images Over and Under Text
David Blatner shows how to intertwine pixel images and vector type to create a cool magazine cover effect. Live from The InDesign Conference!
Importing and Exporting PDF Files as Single Pages
David Blatner shares some quick tips for importing multi-page PDF files and exporting PDF files as individual pages.
Global Color Changes
Mordy Golding shares a tip on how to use InDesign's Book feature to synchronize colors across multiple documents.
Master Pages
Mordy Golding explains the concept of overriding master page elements and discusses overall strategy for designing master pages in InDesign.
Using Metadata from Bridge CS3 to InDesign CS3
In this episode special guest Tom Petrillo, Adobe Systems takes us through the process of applying metadata in Bridge CS3 and then using that metadata automatically in InDesign CS3
InDesign CS3 - New Numbering Options
In this episode we'll take a look at the new Numbering options in InDesign CS3. Now with InDesign you can create more sophisticated paragraph numbering schemes and tie them to paragraph styles.
Transforming shapes in InDesign CS3
In this episode we take a look at various ways of creating interesting shapes in InDesign CS3. These shapes can be used as frames for both text and images. This clip is an excerpt from my upcoming Intermediate InDesign CS3 DVD.
Be more productive with Version Cue CS3
In this episode we learn how to setup Adobe Version Cue CS3 from scratch. We'll create a new project and then using Photoshop we'll add an image to the project. From there we'll use Adobe InDesign CS3 to import from Version Cue...
Setting default fitting options in InDesign CS3
In this episode we learn some tricks to allow you to create a default fitting for all new frames that you create in your documents. With InDesign CS3's new ability to assign a fitting option to a frame, you'll want to check out...
Use DataMerge in InDesign CS3
In this episode special guest Chita Hunter returns to show us how to create personalized designs or collateral in InDesign CS3 using the DataMerge feature.









