GREP. Yes, You Can!
Do you find yourself repeatedly cleaning up formatting, hunting down double spaces, or applying character styles one by one? Stop the madness and let InDesign do the heavy lifting!
GREP doesn’t have to be intimidating. In this practical session, you’ll learn what GREP is, where to find it, and how to recognize the repetitive tasks it can solve. Follow real-world examples for fixing common typography problems, styling complex prices and dates, and automating formatting as you type. You’ll leave with useful patterns you can apply immediately and a clear understanding of how GREP can make everyday production work faster and more consistent.
What you’ll learn:
- Find GREP tools and use built-in presets
- Identify repetitive tasks GREP can automate
- Fix common typography and formatting problems
- Create GREP Styles that format text automatically
This article was last modified on August 6, 2026
This article was first published on August 6, 2026
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