One of my high school French teachers was quite a character. (Aren’t all French teachers characters?) And like all memorable characters, this guy had catchphrases. One of them was, “A day without French is like a day without sunshine!”

I could say the same thing about scripts. To me, the experience of using InDesign without scripts is like being outside on a gray overcast day. It’s okay. You’ll live. But you might not be in the best mood. At times you might feel like things are moving in slow motion.

But, when you find a script to automate an especially annoying or time-consuming task, it’s like the clouds parted and you feel a new joie de vivre.

So, I feel confident in forecasting a sunny outlook for you after you read this month’s feature article authored by yours truly. In it, I share a ton of resources for finding scripts to automate InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. I also highlight several of my favorite scripts and offer some advice for using AI to write your own scripts. Plus, Keith Gilbert contributed a section to the article: how to hire a professional developer for large-scale automation projects that go beyond what you can do with a simple script.

I’m also happy to announce an exciting new benefit for CreativePro members.

Each month, we’re going to offer a new, exclusive member-only video! This month, it’s my CreativePro Week session, “Actually, There’s a Script for That” where I demonstrate many of the scripts mentioned in my article.

As a CreativePro member, you can also check out the video of my other session from CreativePro Week 2025, “A Curious Commitment.” That one is all about building sustainable habits for learning and creative expression. It’s very different from the usual how-to content that I share. I hope you find it inspiring and energizing.

Also in this issue, Pariah Burke walks you through using the new MathML features in InDesign. As someone who used to make algebra and geometry textbooks for a living, I am thrilled that we now have built-in tools for typesetting math expressions.??

Next up, we have the latest installment in Nigel French’s series on how to be a better designer. This time, the topic is “Keep It Simple.”

For you PowerPoint users, Stephy Hogan checks in with a set of quick-and-easy Work Week Projects on customizing the application to make it work the way you want to.

We highlight the Frist Art Museum in this month’s edition of Nashville Notes.

Then, get your popcorn ready: Another collection of Must-See CP videos awaits.

And finally, be sure to check out the new CreativePro podcast, where I chat with Theresa Jackson.

Enjoy!