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treymartin
treymartin
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October 17, 2017
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  • October 17, 2017
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I am used to using Publisher and have recently changed to adobe indesign.  I am currently clueless.  Is there a basic template that can be seen for simple tasks such as inserting a picture or text box? 

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    Correct answer BobLevine

    No. InDesign has a learning curve.

    I suggest starting out with Sandee Cohen’s Visual Quick Start Guide: http://amzn.to/2yup36K

    You can follow that up by watching some of the excellent training videos on Lynda.com. You can get a 30-day trial: http://www.lynda.com/trial/boblevine

    Once you get into it a bit further, feel free to come on back with specific questions.

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    BobLevine
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    BobLevineCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    October 17, 2017

    No. InDesign has a learning curve.

    I suggest starting out with Sandee Cohen’s Visual Quick Start Guide: http://amzn.to/2yup36K

    You can follow that up by watching some of the excellent training videos on Lynda.com. You can get a 30-day trial: http://www.lynda.com/trial/boblevine

    Once you get into it a bit further, feel free to come on back with specific questions.

    Steve Werner
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    Steve WernerCommunity Expert
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    October 17, 2017

    I agree with Bob. Both of those are excellent resources. If you choose Lynda.com, I'd recommend starting with David Blatner's "InDesign CC 2017 Essential Training" videos.

    amaarora
    amaarora
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    October 17, 2017

    Hi,

    You can start by watching some tutorials from Lynda.com InDesign - Online Courses, Classes, Training, Tutorials on Lynda . You get a free trial

    Also, latest InDesign versions allow you access to some templates that can help you start. When you open Indesign, press ctrl+n to open the "New document dialog". This allows you to view and start your work with some templates.

    -Aman

    Derek Cross
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    Derek CrossCommunity Expert
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    October 17, 2017

    Some of those free templates are a bit questionable.

    Do one of the Lynda.com courses (you can get a free 30-day trial) and it will get you going. Come back to this friendly forum with specific questions if you have problems.

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