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Using Layers in InDesign

CreativePro Magazine issue 19 coverThis article appeared in Issue 19 of CreativePro Magazine.

InDesign’s Layers panel can be your secret weapon in the battle to produce great documents with maximum flexibility and efficiency. This often-underused panel can do more than simply organize pieces of your document. You can use it to improve your workflow and overcome all sorts of production challenges.

In this article, we’ll review some of the basics of using layers, as well as techniques for unlocking their full power.

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Julie Shaffer is passionate about helping users maximize Adobe design tools and expedite content layout without sacrificing good design. And she's not just your average enthusiast; Julie is an Adobe Community Expert, a Fellow and Certified Professional Services Marketer through the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS), a certified instructor, an award-winning designer, and a regular CreativePro Network contributor.

With over two decades in the game, Julie has seamlessly blended her analytical prowess with artistic finesse. In 2012, Julie founded Shaffer Creative to offer consulting, training, and creative design services, empowering firms to secure new work and thrive in the competitive landscape. Through their efforts, Julie and her team have assisted nearly 300 firms across the US in shaping their identities, crafting impactful marketing campaigns, and empowering teams to make the most of their marketing efforts.

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