If you're ready to level up your InDesign workflow and already know your way around the basics, this course is the perfect next step. Whether you're self-taught or coming from my beginner class, Kate Silver will take you to explore advanced preferences, optimized workspace setups, and powerful styling tools that will seriously boost your design speed and precision.
Advanced Guide to Adobe InDesign CC: Pro Styles & Layouts
Advanced Guide to Adobe InDesign CC: Pro Styles & Layouts
This course is part of Master Adobe InDesign Specialization
Instructor: Skillshare
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Intermediate level
Some related experience required
5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
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August 2025
Assessments
4 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the Master Adobe InDesign Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course
Start strong with a guided walkthrough of the advanced setup needed for professional InDesign work. You’ll explore essential preferences, organize your workspace, and learn best practices for file handling and font management so you can hit the ground running with confidence.
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5 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Level up your typographic precision with advanced style controls. Learn how to control formatting across large documents with powerful tools like Paragraph Styles, bullets, and global Find/Change—all while keeping your design assets ready to reuse and share.
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5 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Explore the creative side of InDesign by mastering tools for shape creation, image placement, and path manipulation. This module unlocks visual storytelling techniques that go far beyond simple text and boxes.
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5 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Dive into InDesign’s time-saving automation features. From default settings that simplify your workflow to the powerful Story Editor, you’ll gain full control over how your content flows and updates throughout a document.
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4 videos1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
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