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Adobe InDesign is a robust page layout application that can produce sophisticated magazine and newspaper layouts, as well as newsletters, brochures and mailers. Adobe InDesign is a robust page layout application that can produce sophisticated magazine and

Where can you use InDesign?

  • Download a free 30-day trial (Mac or Win) at http://www.adobe.com/downloads
  • Use it for free in the Vitale Digital Media Lab or in the Weigle Information Commons
  • Purchase it at a discounted price at the Computer Connection (located in the Penn Bookstore)

Why learn InDesign?

InDesign LogoAdobe InDesign is a robust page layout application that can produce sophisticated magazine and newspaper layouts, as well as newsletters, brochures and mailers. Adobe InDesign is a robust page layout application that can produce sophisticated magazine and newspaper layouts, as well as newsletters, brochures and mailers.

Penn Libraries offers assistance with InDesign through workshops, small-group and individual consultations, online tutorials and access to Lynda.com tutorials.

Workshop Materials

What you'll learn in our InDesign Workshop:

  • InDesign Functionality
  • Examples of InDesign created work
  • InDesign Workflow
  • Overview of program tools and layout
  • Organizing your InDesign files
  • Changing fill and stroke colors
  • Placing files into an InDesign document
  • Using text
  • Scaling and cropping
  • Page Numbering
  • Integrating Illustrator and Photoshop

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LinkedIn Learning @ Penn

LinkedIn Learning provides over 77,000 training videos related to new technologies and software. Faculty, students, and permanent staff can access LinkedIn Learning through Pennkey access.

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