Use the CMD/CTRL + F to use the Find/Change feature. Say you need to swap 20 across several catalog pages. This shortcut saves a ton of time if you have a multi-page document such as magazine or book. With an item selected, this will quickly swap between fill and stroke right on the item. Take the shortcut in number 8 to the next level by adding SHIFT. If you aren’t sure whether your fill or stroke is activated, just hit X. This handy shortcut will keep your items stroked and filled with ease! No more accidental fill or stroke.
If you ever have the need to quickly remove the color from an item, the BACKSLASH / tool is your friend! 8. This shortcut essentially transforms the size of your object from the center instead of the corners keeping it where you put it. These 3 key combos quickly transform an item larger or smaller while keeping it in the same place. This is a shortcut you may need to see in action. Transform an Item in Place with ALT/CMD/SHIFT on a MAC or ALT/CTRL/SHIFT on PC Simply SELECT YOUR TEXT then hold down ALT and tap your RIGHT ARROW to increase space or your LEFT ARROW to decrease space. If you want some extra space in between your text, don’t hunt around the Character pallet. This is such a time saver when working with text. Add Tracking to your Text with ALT + Right and Left Arrows Take control of your zooming needs with your plus and minus keys and CMD/CTRL instead of using the zoom tool from the tool bar. Quickly see your progress with this shortcut. This quick trick helps center and show you the entire page without having to zoom out or use any other key. Fit Your Design in View with CMD/CTRL + 0 As you get better and more comfortable with InDesign, you may find yourself designing in this mode more and more! 3.
This mode removes all guides and lines blocking a clear view of your design. Preview mode is like looking at the final result if it were printed. This easy shortcut lets you quickly swap between normal and preview mode. You see me pull out this shortcut a lot if you have seen any free tutorial here at Design Procademy. Switch Between Normal and Preview Mode with “W” This is my favorite shortcut and takes the typical duplicate shortcut ALT and puts it on steroids! By adding SHIFT to ALT, you can constrain the position of your item while duplicating it at the same time. Duplicate & Constrain Position with ALT+SHIFT Check out the complete list below and watch the video to see the shortcuts in action. These shortcuts are in my rotation constantly and really impact how quickly I perform some common tasks in my print projects. Let’s up that productivity in InDesign with these 10 lesser known keyboard shortcuts for MAC & PC.
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