How to Create a Brochure Using InDesign

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Double-clicking on the InDesign icon on your desktop.

   It may also be in the list of installed programs under your Start Menu or Mac Dock.
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   Step 2: Choose "From Template" under the "Create New" command.

   A separate window will launch with several types of document templates. ,, Don't worry about the layout or color themes at this stage.
   
   You will change those to your preference at a later stage in the process.
   
   Clicking each sample brochure will provide details of the specific layout at the right side of the window.
   
   Choose a template that offers the number of pages you want in your brochure.
   
   For this example, choose the first template offering a 2-page brochure by double-clicking the icon. , You can also use "View Options" to add guides and frame edges for ease in manipulating the layout. , The first 8 x 11-inch sheet is split down the middle into 2 brochure pages.
   
   These will be the fourth and first pages of your brochure, respectively.
   
   Scroll down to see the next sheet, which will be split into pages 2 and 3 from left to right.
   
   Scroll back up to work on the first sheet. ,,,, You may need press the "V" key first.
   
   This changes to the Selection Tool. , Click "File" and then "Place" on the drop-down menu.
   
   A window will launch.
   
   Browse to and select the image file you want to place on your brochure.
   
   Use your mouse to draw a rectangle where your image will fit.
   
   Once placed, you can resize your image by clicking on a corner and dragging the image. ,,,, Click "File" and then "Print" from the drop-down menu.
   
   Change the page range to "1" and click "Print."
   
   ,, The right half of the first sheet should be page
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   Pages 2 and 3 will be inside the brochure.
   
   Page 4 will be the left side of the first sheet.
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   Step 3: Double-click the "Brochures" folder.

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   Step 4: Select the size and shape you need to create a brochure.

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   Step 5: Add rulers to the top and side of your brochure

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   Step 6: if not already shown

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   Step 7: by clicking the "View Options" button in the uppermost toolbar.

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   Step 8: Note the layout of the brochure.

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   Step 9: Double-click inside the green-edged text box to change the title and description of your brochure.

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    Step 10: Change the text font and size by using the "Paragraph Styles" option in the right pane or by making your own selections in the toolbar at the top of the window.

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    Step 11: Click anywhere outside the text box to accept your changes.

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    Step 12: Click the photograph on the first page of the brochure and then press "Delete" to remove it.

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    Step 13: Place your own photograph or image file on the first page of your brochure.

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    Step 14: Change the other text boxes and images on the first sheet of your brochure.

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    Step 15: Repeat the process on the second sheet below

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    Step 16: keeping in mind that these brochure pages will face each another on the inside.

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    Step 17: Make any desired changes to colors

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    Step 18: fonts and text sizes.

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    Step 19: Print the first sheet of your brochure.

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    Step 20: Remove the printed sheet

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    Step 21: turn it over and reinsert it into your printer.

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    Step 22: Print page 2 of your file.

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    Step 23: Fold the brochure in half lengthwise.

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