: Basics of InDesign I am a GM at a H-D Dealership and just had to let our graphics designer go, and I'm in a pinch. Is there an outlet I can use personally to learn the basics of InDesign,

@Berumen635

As others have said, InDesign is complex software and takes time and patience to learn even the "basics." If you're truly in a pinch, you are probably going to want to hire someone, even on a per-project basis, to do your flyers, marketing campaigns, and email blasts.

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@Samaraweera207

Your best bet is to hire a graphic designer. Attaching four wooden legs to a plank of wood doesn't make you a carpenter, and learning the basics of InDesign doesn't make you a designer. If you're serious about your business and advertising, only a good designer can help effectively communicate your message.

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@Gonzalez368

You could do some online tutorials on Lynda.com, or alternatively look at some of Adobe's support videos. There are heaps of places to learn the basics of Adobe's suite of software, it just depends on how much time you've got, and what you want to do with the software.

That said, InDesign is a very sophisticated piece of software, and even the 'basics' will take some time to learn. If you're going to be producing artwork for print and email, you're going to need to learn about things like text layout, hierarchy, colour balance and print setup, just to name a few.

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