How to use Indesign

Open a new document:

First of all we open a new document, depending on what you
require the settings can be altered. The things that are changed is
the page number and the columns if needed. I added 4 pages to
suit a cover page, contents page and a double page spread.
 Adding columns:
Select the text tool and the text box, click the
paragraph option and increase the number of
columns from the top selection bar.
 Changing the order of the
document:
Here we wanted to change the order of the
pages. In order to do this we had to right click on
the page and uncheck the allow document pages
to shuffle option. Then we were able to drag the
pages in order to have a cover, contents then a
double page spread.
 Adding a headline:
Now we have to select the text tool and drag it
across the top of the page. Seeing as this is a
headline for a double page spread, it should have a
clear and BIG font. To change the colour we select
the colour tool at the bottom, and add a stroke
using the opposite button.
 Adding a Standfirst:
For the Standfirst the instructions are the same
regarding the formatting tools yet a different size
and font to the headline.
 Adding article:
First of all we open a text box using the tool and cover the
whole page, then we go onto type and select the fill with
placeholder text as of now. Then we go onto the options at
the top of the screen and select the amount of columns
required for the article.
 Too much text?
If the text is too much for one page we need to
open a text box on another page. We can tell
when to do this when we see a red box in the
corner. Furthermore, we need to click the blue
box under the drag tool on the other text box,
click the text on the other page and watch it
paste over any missing text.
 How to add a drop cap:
To add a drop cap, we need to select the text box
and put the curser in front of the first letter we
want. Then we find the Dropcap icon from the top
toolbar and increase the number, by doing this
the letter will also drop.
 Inserting Pull quote:
First you copy and paste a relevant phrase/quote from the
article below and paste it into a new text box. Then you
drag the text box over the article and select the wrap
around object icon on the top bar. The text will then move
around according to the object and you can change its
positioning after.
 How to wrap text around the image:
First we click file and place, we have to select the
image wanted and drag a box across the page
which sizes it up. Then, we drag the image onto
the text and click window, text wrap and increase
the number of air around the text.
 How to add a caption:
To add a caption to the picture we use the text tool and
make a box. Type in the caption then drag it onto the
picture. The caption will not be visible due to text wrap so
right click on the text and click ignore text wrap. Finally, the
text wont be seen easily because of the background, so we
use the formatting tools to change the colour and add a
stroke.
 Placing Masthead in:
First we need to open the Photoshop document wit over cover
or content page on. Then we need to select the correct layer
and drag it over to a new document on Photoshop. Afterwards,
use the selection tool to draw a box around the mashed after
deleting the background layer. Once that is done, save it as a
Photoshop document and place into InDesign as shown before.
 To resize the image you must..
Hold shift, control and alt at the same time then
use the cursor to drag the sizing.