Automate Your Layouts With Data Merge
Supercharge your InDesign workflow and discover the magic of Data Merge. Learn to prepare your data like a pro by setting up your spreadsheet and InDesign file for seamless merging. Whether you’re building simple name tags from a spreadsheet or a catalog from a database, this session will give you the tools and tricks to make it fast, flexible, and professional.
What you’ll learn:
- Single vs. multiple record layouts: Know when and how to use each option effectively
- Customize and target marketing by personalizing content for multiple recipients in seconds
- Important data scripts that let you merge into tables, reflowable stories, separated PDF files, and more
- What to use when Data Merge isn’t enough and you need a third-party data tool
This article was last modified on July 23, 2025
This article was first published on July 23, 2025
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