[Project-Based] Build an Interactive PDF File
PROJECT-BASED SESSION
Want to make a PDF that does more than just sit there? In this project-based session, you’ll build a fully interactive PDF from start to finish using InDesign’s interactive tools. With step-by-step instruction and shared files, you’ll learn how to add functional elements like navigation buttons, hyperlinks, videos, and form fields—everything you need to create a digital document that’s polished, clickable, and ready to share or submit.
Whether you’re designing a digital form, presentation, or interactive brochure, this session will give you the skills to bring your static layouts to life.
You’ll learn how to:
- Add buttons for navigation and actions
- Create hyperlinks to URLs and internal pages
- Insert video into your document
- Build interactive form fields and checkboxes
- Export your file as an interactive PDF ready to share or submit
This article was last modified on August 6, 2025
This article was first published on July 23, 2025
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