This video teaches you how to place text files into your InDesign document. It offers some key shortcuts to import text into your documents faster than ever.
- [Instructor] In this video, … I will show you how to easily import a text in InDesign. … Let's exit the master page and head back into our Pages. … I will start by selecting the Text layer … from the Layers panel, … then, head to the destination folder … where your text file is stored. … Now, you can simply select the file … and drag it from the folder into InDesign. … You don't need to use any other software. … Once you drag the text inside the document, … you will notice that the selector shows … the loaded text icon. … Now simply click and drag anywhere you wish … to distribute the text inside a text frame. … Let's move to the next step. … …
Author
Kladi Vergine
Released
1/6/2021Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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1. Document Setup
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Set a new document2m 15s
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Create a preset37s
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2. Layout
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Create master pages2m 6s
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Organize content with Layers1m 52s
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Use guides to create a grid1m 45s
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3. Import and Manage Content
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Use the Graphic Frame tool2m 15s
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Create paragraph styles3m 53s
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Create character styles1m 32s
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Add a new page and style it1m 15s
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4. New Features
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5. Export Files
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Publish your file online1m 15s
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6. Interactive PDF
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Create a digital document2m 32s
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Customize the workspace2m 59s
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Add hyperlinks to your file2m 10s
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Create interactive buttons4m 40s
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Conclusion
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Next steps42s
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Video: Import text in a document