How to Set up an InDesign Template

There's a couple of ways to do it. One is by using the "Place" option. Start by opening your project and pressing Ctrl+D (windows) or Cmd+D (mac) to bring up the "Place" box. From there, select your background image in your files, then select "Open." Doing this inserts the image into your document. Another method is by dragging the image directly from your desktop or file explorer into the InDesign workspace and adjusting it to fit your design. Also, you can keep your project organized by using layers. Open the Layers panel and create at least three layers: one for the background, one for your text, and one for additional elements like overlays or images. Place your background image on the bottom layer so it stays behind everything else. If you’re not using multiple layers, you can still manage the order of elements by right-clicking on an object, selecting Arrange, and choosing Send to Back or Bring to Front to move items forward or backwards.