Mastering Long Documents with Adobe InDesign
This training is designed for layout professionals who want to master the creation of long documents using Adobe InDesign. You will learn how to structure, automate, and efficiently produce complex publications such as reports, magazines, books, or catalogs.
The course explores InDesign’s advanced features, including paragraph styles, master pages, layers, sections, and link management. You will also learn how to dynamically link a Word document to keep your content synchronized.
Through practical exercises, you will strengthen your skills and develop a professional workflow—from initial setup to final export. This training is ideal for graphic designers, layout artists, editors, or anyone involved in producing long-format documents.
Course Description
InDesign for Everyone: Long Document Creation
Mastering Paragraph, Character, and Object Styles
- Create custom styles for headings, body text, and graphic elements.
- Ensure visual consistency throughout the entire document.
- Save time by updating multiple elements through a single style change.
Structuring with Master Pages
- Design master pages to standardize your layouts.
- Automatically apply recurring elements across all pages (e.g., logos, page numbers).
- Customize master pages for different content types (chapters, appendices, title pages, etc.).
Organizing Long Documents
- Simplify the management of complex projects by dividing them into sections.
- Configure automatic numbering for each section.
Advanced Link and Image Management
- Monitor all linked files through the “Links” panel.
- Quickly identify missing or updated assets.
- Secure your exports with reliable media management.
Layer Management for Better Clarity
- Organize graphic elements into layers for more control.
- Isolate specific objects without impacting the rest of the layout.
- Streamline your workflow on complex projects.
Saving and Versioning
- Adopt best practices for saving and protecting your progress.
- Create versioned files to track the project’s evolution.
- Make collaboration easier by reverting to previous versions when needed.
Prepping for Export or Print
- Use the “Preflight” panel to catch critical errors before finalizing.
- Check fonts, links, and margins to ensure output integrity.
- Deliver a professional result for both digital export and print.
Boosting Speed with Keyboard Shortcuts
- Learn essential shortcuts to boost your productivity.
- Work more efficiently on repetitive tasks.
- Adopt a faster, smoother workflow in your daily InDesign use.
Linking a Word Document to InDesign
- Keep content updated in real time through dynamic Word linking.
- Minimize formatting errors during revisions.
- Manage text updates more easily in large documents.
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This course is ideal for graphic designers, layout artists, editors, communication professionals, or anyone who needs to create long-form documents such as catalogs, reports, books, or magazines.
Yes, basic knowledge of InDesign is required. You don’t need to be an expert, but you should be comfortable with the interface and basic tools (text, images, simple layouts).
Absolutely. Each module includes practical exercises to immediately apply the concepts covered. The goal is for each participant to be fully autonomous by the end of the course.
Yes, the training includes structuring long documents and preparing files for print or export as interactive PDFs or EPUBs.
You can register directly through our website or contact our team via email or phone. Our advisors will guide you based on your skill level and learning objectives.
Préalables :
Prerequisites
- Basic proficiency in Adobe InDesign (creating documents, handling text and image frames, and using basic layout tools).
Objectifs :
Objectifs de la formation InDesign – Création de documents longs
- Maîtriser les outils de mise en page avancée et les principes de design professionnels dans Adobe InDesign.
- Savoir structurer et organiser des documents complexes à l’aide de sections, de styles, de calques et de pages maîtres.
- Optimiser son flux de production pour garantir la cohérence, la rapidité d’exécution et la réduction des erreurs lors de la publication.
Classe virtuelle (en ligne) :
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Montréal :
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Québec :
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Gatineau / Ottawa :
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382 $
per participant
Duration :1 day(s), is 7 hours.
Hours: 9 am-5pm, 2 coffee breaks.
Locations: Montreal, Gatineau / Ottawa, Quebec City.
Regular price: 450 $
*The preferential rate applies if you register at least two participants in the same session.
Why Take This InDesign Training?
Working on long documents in Adobe InDesign requires precision, structure, and mastery of the software’s advanced tools. This training helps you efficiently organize your projects, save valuable time, and produce polished, professional documents with consistent formatting.
By learning to automate layouts using styles, master pages, and templates, you’ll streamline your workflow and reduce repetitive errors. You’ll be equipped to manage entire publications, from initial layout to the final version ready for print or digital distribution.
Whether you’re a graphic designer, editor, layout artist, or communications specialist, this course gives you the tools to professionalize your work, boost your efficiency, and stand out in complex editorial projects.
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