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Digital Signage Instructions: Create a Slide Using InDesign

InDesign is a page design and layout app. The following instructions may differ depending on the version and operating system (Mac or Windows) InDesign is running on.

Adobe InDesign for Mac

Creating a Slide Using InDesign

  • Open InDesign and select File > New > Document. Click OK.
  • Click on InDesign CC in the upper left corner of the window. Select Preferences > Units & Increments. Select pixels in the Horizontal dropdown box and the Vertical dropdown box. Select OK.
  • Select File > Document Setup. Change the Width to 1920 pixels and the Height to 1080 pixels. Select OK.
  • Use our recommended Content Guidelines and Slide Requirements to create your slide.  
  • Next, Choose File > Package > Package > Save (name the file using our Guidelines on Naming Your File) > Continue > (save to appropriate folder in Communications folder on the L Drive) > Package

Adobe InDesign for PC