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Can I subscribe to InDesign without Acrobat? [was: InDesign]

  • July 19, 2022
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I stopped my sub to CCafter my business folded due to illness - I could no longer afford it and was doing everything in InDesign anyway. I want to start doing some work again - logos, web design, etc If  I subscribe to just InDesign can I get away without Acrobat Pro? 

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Correct answer Dave Creamer of IDEAS

If you are doing the work you describe, you will need more than just InDesign. What will you do if someone wants a PDF form? Logos are best done in Illustrator. Web design (not actual HTML coding) would be best done in Illustrator or Photoshop. 

 

Adobe has a sale on the Creative Cloud for $40 US until July 24.

https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/plans.html?mv=affiliate&mv2=red

 

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Willi Adelberger
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Willi AdelbergerCommunity Expert
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July 19, 2022

I think, working with InDesign requires Acrobat Pro, not only Acrobat. Many tasks can only be done in Acrobat, specially in the Tool Group Print Production.

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    Hunt4ideasAuthor
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    July 20, 2022

    Thanks Willi. I realise I was being penny-wise, pound-foolish, trying to get by with just InDesign. Regards, Pete.

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    Dave Creamer of IDEAS
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    Dave Creamer of IDEASCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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    July 19, 2022

    If you are doing the work you describe, you will need more than just InDesign. What will you do if someone wants a PDF form? Logos are best done in Illustrator. Web design (not actual HTML coding) would be best done in Illustrator or Photoshop. 

     

    Adobe has a sale on the Creative Cloud for $40 US until July 24.

    https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/plans.html?mv=affiliate&mv2=red

     

    David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)
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      Thanks for your advice David. I admit I was doing things the hard way, drawing vector images in InDesign, but I never felt comfortable in Illustrator, plus I kept losing access to it and Adobe help wasn't any help in trying to get it back. Hopefully, with this American subscription I can stay connected to all the available software. I also have to admit that any wesite design I do would be hopeless without Photoshop. Thanks again. Regards, Pete.

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