Stop Wasting Time in InDesign – 7 Game-Changing Hacks

Designer and instructor Khara Plicanic shares seven slick tricks to speed up your InDesign workflow in 2025. You’ll learn how to set your default fonts once and for all, build smarter text frames, tap into Photoshop PSD layers (plus a quick shortcut to jump into Photoshop), and use the Gridify & Gap tool to crank out layouts in seconds.

But wait, there’s more: unleash AI with Generative Expand right inside InDesign, make Adobe Bridge your best friend for asset management, and nail one-click styling using the ‘Next Style’ feature. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been laying out pages forever, these tips will have you working faster, cleaner, and more creatively.

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