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Using the Data Merge Feature in InDesign

In this series of lessons, we'll focus on utilizing the Data Merge features in InDesign. Software required: InDesign CS5, Microsoft Excel 2002.

Eddie Russell - Pluralsight course - Using the Data Merge Feature in InDesign
by Eddie Russell

What you'll learn

In this series of lessons, we'll focus on utilizing the Data Merge features in InDesign. We'll begin the process by learning how to dissect our project and design with variable data in mind. From there, we'll jump over to Microsoft Excel and learn how to set up and save a data source file for InDesign. Next, we'll walk through setting up data merge to fit our exact need, including using both text and image-based data. Finally, we'll learn how to build our InDesign target file so that we can plan for a data source file that will inevitably change. Software required: InDesign CS5, Microsoft Excel 2002.

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Eddie Russell - Pluralsight course - Using the Data Merge Feature in InDesign
Eddie Russell

Eddie is a content producer for Unity as well as a seasoned shading, texturing, lighting and rendering artist. He takes pride in helping creative professionals reach their learning goals.

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