InDesign CS6 / Features
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Design beautiful page layouts
Harness the professional design and typography features in Adobe® InDesign® CS6 software to create stunning and sophisticated page layouts with pixel-perfect control.
Recently used fonts
Access fonts you use frequently. Recently used fonts appear at the top of the font list.
Persistent text frame fitting options
Set frames to grow with additional text, based on simple parameters. Expand and shrink frames automatically for headlines, callouts, or other variable content.
Multiple page sizes
Create pages with different sizes in a single document.
Hunspell dictionary enhancements
Access more than 100 open source dictionaries.
Drag-and-drop support for anchored objects
Add inline graphics and other anchored objects quickly and intuitively by simply dragging them to the desired anchor location in the text.
Paragraphs that span or split columns
Quickly create text that spans or splits into multiple columns in just a few steps.
Efficient object selection and editing
Perform repetitive layout tasks efficiently using convenient tools and on-object controls.
Document-installed fonts
Help eliminate font substitution issues with document-installed fonts.
Integration with other Adobe solutions
Move smoothly from design to output, thanks to tight integration with industry-leading Adobe software such as Adobe Photoshop®, Illustrator®, Acrobat®, and Flash® Professional.
Built-in creative tools
Explore creatively with integrated drawing tools, nondestructive effects, built-in Adobe Photoshop effects, fine transparency controls, and support for 3D Photoshop artwork.
Adobe Mini Bridge
Find and drag images into page layouts from Adobe Mini Bridge without leaving InDesign.
Live captions
Generate static or live captions automatically from image metadata.
Robust text composition
Create beautiful, sophisticated text with styles, text wrap, the Paragraph Composer, OpenType® support, drop caps, and style mapping for EPUB export.
Comprehensive Layers panel
Easily manage page items with a Layers panel similar to the one in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
Key object alignment
Align selected items to a key object you define.
Adapt content
Use a powerful set of new Adaptive Design Tools to efficiently repurpose your page layouts to myriad page sizes, screen sizes, orientations, and devices without sacrificing good design or typography.
Liquid Layout
Apply liquid page rules to automatically adapt content when you create an alternate layout with a different size or orientation in InDesign.
Alternate Layout
Efficiently create and design multiple versions of a layout for different devices and print needs, all within a single InDesign file.
Content Collector tools
Grab text and objects from an existing layout using the Content Collector. In a new layout, use the Content Placer to add items in the order you want them to appear.
Linked content
Link content within or across InDesign documents so that changes (including interactivity) made to the parent text or object are applied to all linked children objects.
Pages panel enhancements
Display alternate layouts in the Pages panel to organize content efficiently.
Split window
View two side-by-side layouts within the same document to compare the look and feel of the layouts and help ensure consistency.
Alternate Layout
Efficiently create and design multiple versions of a layout for different devices and print needs, all within a single InDesign file.
Content Collector tools
Grab text and objects from an existing layout using the Content Collector. In a new layout, use the Content Placer to add items in the order you want them to appear.
Linked content
Link content within or across InDesign documents so that changes (including interactivity) made to the parent text or object are applied to all linked children objects.
Grayscale preview
Preview your layouts in grayscale to see how they will look on a black-and-white device or when printed in black and white.
Grayscale PDF export
Export PDF files in grayscale directly from the Print dialog box.
PDF/X export
Export PDF files that meet the PDF/X-4:2010, PDF/X-5:2010, and PDF/VT-1 standards for tight integration with Adobe Acrobat X and Adobe PDF Print Engine 2.5.
Create engaging books for e-readers
Create engaging eBooks with little need for developers. Include refined typography and images that resize to fit virtually any screen.
Interactive HTML
Include interactive HTML — such as Google Maps and animation developed with Adobe Edge software — in InDesign layouts. Interactivity is retained when exporting to HTML, EPUB3, or .folio for Adobe Digital Publishing Suite*.
Embedded video and audio in eBooks
Include video and audio† in InDesign layouts you export to EPUB format. Embedded audio and video play on mobile devices that support HTML5, such as iPad.
Articles panel
Control the order of text, images, and graphics when you export to EPUB or HTML without changing the InDesign layout. Drag content into the Articles panel to define the order.
Dynamic image resizing
Design and publish an EPUB eBook with imagery that will look good on virtually any size screen on which it is played, making the content accessible and enjoyable on any device.
Create interactive publications for tablets
Engage, inform, and attract readers with publications that integrate interactivity, video and sound. The ability to integrate with Adobe Digital Publishing Suite provides an end-to-end workflow for creating and publishing immersive reading experiences on devices.
Liquid Layout
Apply liquid page rules to automatically adapt content when you create an alternate layout with a different size or orientation in InDesign.
Alternate Layout
Efficiently create and design multiple versions of a layout for different devices and print needs, all within a single InDesign file.
Content Collector tools
Grab text and objects from an existing layout using the Content Collector. In a new layout, use the Content Placer to add items in the order you want them to appear.
Linked content
Link content within or across InDesign documents so that changes (including interactivity) made to the parent text or object are applied to all linked children objects.
Interactive HTML
Include interactive HTML — such as Google Maps and animation developed with Adobe Edge software — in InDesign layouts. Interactivity is retained when exporting to HTML, EPUB3, or .folio for Adobe Digital Publishing Suite*.
Packaging of digital files
Package InDesign projects for handoff in Adobe Digital Publishing Suite workflows, including functionality such as overlays. You can also include an IDML file as part of the package.
Access to Adobe Digital Publishing Suite
Access Adobe Digital Publishing Suite* from within InDesign to publish engaging digital documents for a range of tablet devices. New Adobe Digital Publishing Suite, Single Edition lets you publish a single app to iPad.
Create digital experiences
Bring designs to life, integrating interactivity, video, and sound. Export interactive PDF documents, SWF files that can be viewed in the free Adobe Flash Player runtime, and HTML files for the web.
PDF forms within InDesign
Create form fields directly within InDesign before you export to PDF. You can also assign the tab order in InDesign using the Articles panel.
Interactive PDF exported as pages
Export an interactive PDF as pages instead of spreads.
Accessible PDF files
Easily create tagged PDF documents and include Alt text. Set the tab order and the order in which articles are read when using assistive technologies including the read-aloud feature in Adobe Reader® software.
Interactive HTML
Include interactive HTML — such as Google Maps and animation developed with Adobe Edge software — in InDesign layouts. Interactivity is retained when exporting to HTML, EPUB3, or .folio for Adobe Digital Publishing Suite*.
Interactive documents and presentations
Add interactivity, motion, sound, and video to documents and presentations, exporting directly to SWF for playback in Flash Player.
Articles panel
Control the order of text, images, and graphics when you export to EPUB or HTML without changing the InDesign layout. Drag content into the Articles panel to define the order.
Flash Professional export
Export InDesign documents to Flash Professional to add sophisticated interactivity, animation, and navigation to complex layouts.
Do more in less time
Create, edit, and publish documents faster. New and existing productivity features make page layout simpler and speedier, whether you are working on print or digital outputs.
Export to PNG
Export your InDesign document to PNG, a lossless format, for use on the web. You can export the entire document, part of the document, or individual items.
IDML support
Save in IDML format from the Save As menu to use the layout in an earlier version of InDesign.
Complex calculations
Calculate values in panels and dialog boxes using complex calculations (for example, 12.5p/2x3).
Middle Eastern language support
Buy and update the Middle Eastern version of InDesign directly from Adobe for easier localization of global documents and enhanced functionality.
Indic language support
Use the World-Ready Composer, an alternate composition engine, to work with Hindi, Punjabi, and other Indian languages‡, as well as complex script languages such as Arabic and Hebrew.§
Zoom for linked objects
Zoom into a linked object from the Links panel to evaluate it more clearly.
Copy revision tracking
Mark up text directly in InDesign, easily tracking copy revisions.
Automation
Create powerful automated workflows using standards-based XML features to lay out pages with text and images. Incorporate database-driven content to publish across channels.
Collaboration in editorial workflows
Improve collaboration between design and editorial teams with tight integration between InDesign and Adobe InCopy® software.
Extensibility
Design for custom publishing using InDesign Markup Language (IDML), an XML-based file format that enables developers to create or modify files using standard XML tools.
Extension set management
Enable or disable groups of extensions based on your current workflow.
Split and span control
Keep lines together in paragraphs that split or span columns.
Style mapping in linked text
Control how content in linked text is styled. Specify different text styles for parent text and children.
Drag-and-drop support for anchored objects
Add inline graphics and other anchored objects quickly and intuitively by simply dragging them to the desired anchor location in the text.
* Adobe Digital Publishing Suite requires a separate license and payment of associated fees. Learn more.
† InDesign uses EPUB3 and HTML5 code to create eBooks with audio, video, and other advanced features. EPUB3 and HTML5 presentation, media playback, and double-byte character support (such as Chinese, Japanese, and Korean) may not be supported by all devices, browsers, or EPUB readers.
‡ The World-Ready Composer supports Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Punjabi, Bengali, Telugu, Oriya, Malayalam, and Kannada languages.
§ For a broader range of typographical controls, use the Middle Eastern version of InDesign.
