Course Description
In this course, you will work with swatches and the different functions they have in InDesign. You will learn how to create, apply, and edit CMYK, RGB, and Pantone color swatches as well as save them in the Creative Cloud libraries, for use in other documents.
What You'll Learn
- Create, apply, and edit CMYK, RGB, and Pantone color swatches in InDesign
- Distinguish between RGB and CMYK color and understand when to use each color type
- Apply color to text and frames using swatches
- Save color swatch presets to Creative Cloud libraries for use in other documents
- Import color swatches and work with Pantone and spot colors
- Create gradients in InDesign
Key Takeaways
- Swatches in InDesign serve different functions and can be created, applied, and edited as CMYK, RGB, and Pantone colors.
- Color swatches can be saved to Creative Cloud libraries so they can be reused across other documents.
- Choosing the correct color type depends on understanding the difference between RGB and CMYK.
- The course covers applying color to both text and frames, as well as importing swatches and creating gradients.
- Pantone and spot colors are addressed alongside standard RGB and CMYK swatch work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course teach about working with color in InDesign?
It teaches you to work with swatches and their functions in InDesign, including how to create, apply, and edit CMYK, RGB, and Pantone color swatches and save them in Creative Cloud libraries for use in other documents.
Will I learn the difference between RGB and CMYK?
Yes. The course covers RGB vs CMYK color and helps you understand when to use a given color type.
Which color tasks are covered in the lessons?
Lessons cover RGB vs CMYK color, creating color swatches, applying color to text and frames, editing swatches, saving swatches to Creative Cloud, importing swatches, Pantone and spot colors, and creating gradients.
What skills does this course help build?
It builds skills in Adobe InDesign, color grading, color management, color mixing, the color tool, and supports Adobe InDesign certification.
Can I reuse the color swatches I create in other documents?
Yes. You will learn to save color swatch presets to Creative Cloud libraries so they can be used in other documents.
