Getting Started With Adobe InDesign: File Setup, Text, Images, Shapes, & Colors - Beginner Tutorial

New to Adobe InDesign? Start here! In this beginner-friendly tutorial, I’ll guide you through the must-know tools and features, including file setup, working with text, creating shapes, placing images, and adding color. Whether you’re designing your first project or just exploring InDesign, this video will help you build a solid foundation. ►Download the practice files: https://cryestudio.ck.page/0c9dc36bb5 ►Read the article on the blog: https://cryestudio.com/getting-started-with-adobe-indesign-file-setup-text-images-shapes-colors-beginner-tutorial/ 💡 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ► File setup, working with text, creating shapes, placing images, and adding color in Adobe InDesign 💡 CONTENTS 00:00 - Introduction 00:28 - Setup document preferences 00:47 - Change file increments to inches 00:58 - Set a new file or document 01:52 - Create rectangle frame for text 03:24 - Draw a circle or oval frame 04:03 - Fill a frame/shape with a color 04:38 - Use swatches panel to add fills and strokes 06:06 - Stroke and shape options - Rounded corners, stroke position 06:24 - Stroke design options - dots, dash 06:41 - Add images to frames 07:06 - Place an image in a frame 07:39 - Adjust image/frame size 08:22 - Create a specific size image 09:41 - Proportionately scale the image frame 10:08 - Place a logo in a frame 10:45 - Add text with the type tool 10:55 - Fill text box with placeholder greek text 11:24 - Import text from word document 11:42 - Copy/paste text into a text box 12:50 - Change font styles with character panel 13:52 - Remove hyphenation in a paragraph 14:05 - Change text color in a paragraph 14:56 - Create a CMYK color swatch ➡️ FOLLOW ME ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cryestudio ► Check out my blog and get in touch: http://cryestudio.com ► Check out my graphic design portfolio: https://www.behance.net/cryestudio ⬇️ FREE DOWNLOADS ►Download a free print prep checklist for Adobe InDesign: https://cryestudio.ck.page/a2b560611c ►Download the free project brief template: https://cryestudio.ck.page/90e3e67c23 ➡️ PRODUCTS ► Use my affiliate link to download Adobe software: https://adobe.prf.hn/click/camref:1101lKN6K 🍿WATCH NEXT ► Graphic design fundamentals course - https://youtu.be/apmfczSOHjM?si=H9rFrqfun6Yk2Znv/ ► Photoshop for beginners - FULL COURSE: https://youtu.be/M888EFXvhsQ ► Adobe InDesign course for beginners: https://youtu.be/89LLXnncncA?si=WZWnjcSttJKQL9qN ► Create an ad design in Adobe InDesign: https://youtu.be/r0-NjNg-T0U?si=ZNJZEuYwzCxrMXH- Have other questions not covered in this video? Let me know in the comments below. 👩 WHO AM I My name is Kellie Crye Ward. I am an art director who has been working in the graphic design industry for 15+ years. In addition to my full-time design career, I have a freelance design business (CryeStudio.com) and teach graphic design at a local university. My goal is to make learning graphic design and software easy to understand and accessible to all. Subscribe to learn the fundamentals of graphic design, Adobe software, and how to unleash your creativity. For questions or inquiries, contact me at kelliecryeward@gmail.com. #graphicdesign #art #creativity #designprocess #masteringart #graphicdesignprocess #creativeprocess #design #graphicartist #digitalart #illustration #graphicdesignskills #creativejourney #creativeminds #designinspiration #learninggraphicdesign #designeducation #artisticprocess #graphicdesigncommunity #designthinking #graphicdesigntutorial