Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
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After years of working in InDesign, designer, author, and instructor Khara Plicanic (@kplicanic ) has gathered seven powerful tips that will change the way you design in 2025. From setting default fonts and mastering text frame options to unlocking Photoshop layer controls, building lightning fast grids, and even tapping into AI with Generative Expand, these tricks will help you work smarter, faster, and more creatively. Whether you’re brand new to InDesign or a seasoned pro, you’ll discover workflow secrets that make your layouts more beautiful and efficient. Ready to level up your design game? Let’s go!
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0:00 Introduction to these 7 InDesign Tips
0:22 Tip 1: Set your Default Font
1:05 Tip 2: Make better Text Frames
2:52 Tip 3: Taking advantage of PSD layer options
4:45 Bonus: Shortcut to opening in Photoshop
5:37 Tip 4: InDesign Gridify & Gap tool
7:15 Tip 5: Generative Expand in InDesign
8:33 Tip 6: Make Bridge your bestie!
10:05 Tip 7: One-click formatting with 'Next Style'
#indesign #indesigntutorial #indesigntips
Watch + join BYOL for the full InDesign Essentials Course and 10% off: byol.com/indestips25
After years of working in InDesign, designer, author, and instructor Khara Plicanic (@kplicanic ) has gathered seven powerful tips that will change the way you design in 2025. From setting default fonts and mastering text frame options to unlocking Photoshop layer controls, building lightning fast grids, and even tapping into AI with Generative Expand, these tricks will help you work smarter, faster, and more creatively. Whether you’re brand new to InDesign or a seasoned pro, you’ll discover workflow secrets that make your layouts more beautiful and efficient. Ready to level up your design game? Let’s go!
Join the Bring Your Own Laptop Facebook Group: byol.com/FB
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0:00 Introduction to these 7 InDesign Tips
0:22 Tip 1: Set your Default Font
1:05 Tip 2: Make better Text Frames
2:52 Tip 3: Taking advantage of PSD layer options
4:45 Bonus: Shortcut to opening in Photoshop
5:37 Tip 4: InDesign Gridify & Gap tool
7:15 Tip 5: Generative Expand in InDesign
8:33 Tip 6: Make Bridge your bestie!
10:05 Tip 7: One-click formatting with 'Next Style'
#indesign #indesigntutorial #indesigntips
