How to Set up an InDesign Template

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Templates are useful tools for creating multiple documents that adhere to a standard layout. Knowing how to set up an InDesign template will save you time and improve your workflow efficiency.

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    Follow the on-screen instructions for installing InDesign on your computer and restart your computer if necessary.
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    Open the InDesign document you want create a template from by selecting File>Open from the Control panel at the top of your workspace.
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Creating an InDesign Template From a New Document

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    These are where your text will be imported.
    • Select the Type tool from InDesign's Toolbox, which is located at the left-hand side of your workspace.
    • Click an insertion point in your document. Click and drag with your mouse to draw your text frame.
    • Use InDesign's Select tool to move your text box to its proper location.
    • Repeat these steps for each text frame you wish to create.
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    These are places where you will later place photos and other graphic elements.
    • Select the Ellipse, Rectangle or Polygon tool from InDesign's Toolbox.
    • Click an insertion point in your document. Click and drag with your mouse to draw your shape.
    • Use InDesign's Select tool to move your shape to its proper location.
    • Repeat these steps for each placeholder shape you wish to create.
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      References

      1. http://help.adobe.com/en_US/InDesign/6.0/WSa285fff53dea4f8617383751001ea8cb3f-6c1fa.html
      2. http://help.adobe.com/en_US/InDesign/6.0/WSa285fff53dea4f8617383751001ea8cb3f-6d58a.html
      3. http://help.adobe.com/en_US/InDesign/6.0/WSa285fff53dea4f8617383751001ea8cb3f-6fada.html

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