InDesign Interactive

Expand your Adobe InDesign skills by creating interactive eBooks and magazines.

Create interactive publications that work across a range of digital platforms.

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InDesign Interactive

InDesign Interactive

Learn how to use Adobe InDesign to create interactive eBooks and magazines by incorporating multimedia elements and interactive features. Gain the skills to create interactive PDF's that incorporate animation, video and audio.

Explore advanced features of Adobe InDesign to add interactivity and multimedia elements to your designs, making your publications stand out in the competitive world of digital publishing. Expand your design capabilities and master the powerful features of Adobe InDesign to create interactive and dynamic publications.

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Two Days

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10:00 - 16:30 GMT

  • Key Learning Points

  • icon Designing interactive PDF and e-magazines
  • icon Creating document navigation
  • icon Creating interactive forms
  • icon Adding animations and multimedia elements
  • icon Publishing online and sharing content

If attending an online course you must have a licensed copy of any software required and access to a suitable computer.

You'll need to attend our InDesign Intro course or have equivalent working knowledge before joining this class.

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Course leader is an Adobe Certified Expert

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Course Outline

1

Interactivity in InDesign

Comparing print and digital layouts

Understanding interactivity support

Structuring layouts for interaction

Planning navigation and flow

2

Navigation and Links

Creating hyperlinks

Designing button-based navigation

Combining navigation with parent pages

Customising button states

3

Interactive Forms

Adding form fields

Styling and aligning elements

Setting tab order, tooltips and naming conventions

Assigning actions

Testing form behaviour

4

Accessibility Basics for Interactive PDFs

Adding alt text

Structuring reading order

Tagging interactive elements

5

Export for Interactive PDFs

Choosing export settings

Checking feature support

Troubleshooting exports

6

Animation Fundamentals

Exploring the Animation panel

Selecting key elements for animation

Previewing animation sequences

Combining text and graphics

Refining motion

7

Timing and Sequencing

Coordinating animations

Adding delays and overlaps

Developing visual storytelling

Testing playback

8

Multi-State Objects (MSOs)

Working with multi-state objects

Designing interactive panels

Controlling MSOs with buttons

Previewing and exporting MSOs

9

Video and Audio Integration

Placing media

Playback options

Triggering playback

Performance and file size

10

Motion Paths and Triggers

Drawing and editing motion paths

Adjusting easing and duration

Triggering animations with buttons

Integrating with MSOs

11

Interactivity and Animation

Combining interactive elements

Managing structure and naming

Refining timing and transitions

Exporting and reviewing

12

Publishing and Testing

Exporting to Publish Online and Interactive PDF

Configuring Publish Online settings

Troubleshooting issues

13

Questions and Answers

Who attends?

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Career Progressives

Professionals who wish to develop skills for their current role and companies who believe in developing their talent.

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Career Changers

People seeking opportunities which require new skills. Industry relevant training for those pursuing a new role.

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Learn face-to-face with expert mentors in a dynamic setting that inspires growth and confidence.

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Join remotely with expert mentors in real time — flexible, interactive learning that fits your lifestyle.

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Upskill your team together. Build your team and develop consistency, and collective confidence.

Three Steps To Success

1

Identify Your Path

Define your direction with purpose, aligning your learning journey to personal and career goals.

2

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Gain practical insight from real-world experts who bring clarity, confidence, and momentum to your growth.

3

Earn Certification

Your certificate of attendance is proof of progress — benchmarking your skills and commitment to growth.