Cheat Sheet: Mac Shortcuts for InDesign CC 2018

Are you tired of spending too much time navigating through menus in Adobe InDesign CC 2018? Do you want to become more productive and efficient in your design work? Look no further than these essential Mac shortcuts that will help you get the job done faster.

Splitting and Organizing Your Work

* Backtick (`): Quickly split a window into two panes on a Mac.

* Number Key (e.g., 2 is the 2nd tab): Go to Split Pane by Direction.

Text Editing and Placement

* Shift + Click: Temporarily select the Selection or Direct Selection tool last used.

* Command + Shift + F: Toggle between Normal View and Preview Mode.

Color Management and Swatches

* Option + Drag: Create a spot color swatch based on the current swatch.

* Command + N: Create a new swatch based on the current swatch.

Navigating Your Design

* Command + Left/Right Arrow: Jump left and right between singular words within the text you have selected in a text frame.

Tips for Printing and Proofing

* When printing, take care not to print with automatic Fit turned on. This can affect the accuracy of your output.

* Scaling up or down may be necessary depending on the printing device used.

Additional Tips and Tricks

* Use keyboard shortcut sets to save time and increase productivity.

* Apply width, height, or scale value proportionally using the Transform panel.

* The preflight profiles in InDesign CC 2018 can check for more than just missing links, fonts, and overset text when printing.

* Learn more about using Justification and Alignment text, and discover tips on improving readability in your designs.

By mastering these Mac shortcuts in Adobe InDesign CC 2018, you'll be able to work faster, more efficiently, and with greater accuracy. Happy designing!

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