The document summarizes the tools in the InDesign CS6 tools panel, grouping them into selection tools, transformation tools, type and drawing tools, modification and navigation tools, stroke and fill tools, content conveyor tools, apply to container tools, apply tools, and screen view tools. It lists each tool, its keyboard shortcut if applicable, and a brief description of its functionality.
The document summarizes the tools in the InDesign CS6 tools panel, grouping them into selection tools, transformation tools, type and drawing tools, modification and navigation tools, stroke and fill tools, content conveyor tools, apply to container tools, apply tools, and screen view tools. It lists each tool, its keyboard shortcut if applicable, and a brief description of its functionality.
The document summarizes the tools in the InDesign CS6 tools panel, grouping them into selection tools, transformation tools, type and drawing tools, modification and navigation tools, stroke and fill tools, content conveyor tools, apply to container tools, apply tools, and screen view tools. It lists each tool, its keyboard shortcut if applicable, and a brief description of its functionality.
The document summarizes the tools in the InDesign CS6 tools panel, grouping them into selection tools, transformation tools, type and drawing tools, modification and navigation tools, stroke and fill tools, content conveyor tools, apply to container tools, apply tools, and screen view tools. It lists each tool, its keyboard shortcut if applicable, and a brief description of its functionality.
InDesign CS6 tools panel all 48 tools plus shortcuts and modifier keys
Selection tools Transformation tools
Selection (V, Esc) shift to select or deselect multiple objects; opt/alt drag to duplicate Rotate (R) shift constrains to 45; double-click on tool to open Rotate dialog box; click or drag to object; spacebar to zoom reposition the view; double-click tool for Move dialog box set center of rotation; cmd/ctrl to move object Direct Selection (A) shift to select multiple objects; opt/alt to select all anchor points on Scale (S) opt/alt click to set reference point and open Scale dialog box; cmd/ctrl to select object; the path; cmd/ctrl to move; spacebar to pan the view; double-click tool for Move dialog box double-click on tool to open Scale dialog box Page (Shift+A) shift extends pages selected; cmd/ctrl adds or removes a selected page; opt/ Shear (O) opt/alt click to set reference point and open Shear dialog box; cmd/ctrl to select object; alt moves page independently of objects when dragging a page if set to move with page double-click on tool to open Shear dialog box Gap (U) shift adjusts two items opposite cursor; cmd/ctrl to resize the gap; opt/alt to move page Scissors (C) click once on open path to divide a path; click in two places on a closed path to items; arrow keys to activate alternate gap, such as switching horizontal and vertical orientation divide a frame shape; opt/alt click to add anchor points on a path Type and Drawing tools Free Transform (E) drag corner handle to resize; drag near corner to rotate; shift drag corner Type (T) shift constrains to square frame; opt/alt draws outward from center; spacebar moves handle constrains aspect; shift drag near corner handle rotates constrained; opt/alt drag corner handle to resize to center; shift+opt/alt drag corner handle to resize from center while constraining aspect Type on a Path (Shift+T) opt/alt draws outward from center; spacebar moves; double- click tool for Type on a Path Options Gradient Swatch (G) shift drag to constrain to 0, 45, 90 Line (\) shift constrains to 0, 45, 90; opt/alt draws from center Gradient Feather (Shift+G) shift drag to constrain to 0, 45, 90; double-click on tool to open Gradient Feather in Effects dialog box Pen (P) shift constrains to 0, 45, 90; opt/alt invokes the convert anchor point tool; cmd/ctrl invokes the Direct Selection tool; spacebar to pan the view Modification and Navigation tools Add Anchor Point (=) opt/alt invokes Delete Anchor point; spacebar to pan the view Note only embeds into text; cmd/ctrl key invokes Type tool; opt/alt invokes Hand tool Delete Anchor Point (-) opt/alt invokes Add Anchor point; spacebar to pan the view Eyedropper (I) opt/alt click to reset to resample; double-click tool to setup options Convert Direction Point (Shift+C) cmd/ctrl invokes the Direct Selection tool Measure (K) double-click on tool to open the Info panel; shift drag to constrain to 0, 45, 90; opt/alt drag to make a protractor angle Pencil (N) opt/alt invokes the Smooth tool; double-click tool for Pencil Tool Preferences Hand (H) double-click to fit page in window; drag to pan; shift drag to constrain; opt/alt to Smooth double-click tool for Smooth Tool Preferences; opt/alt-click tool for Pencil or Erase tool invoke hand tool temporarily; patient click to zoom out and back in Erase opt/alt invokes the Smooth tool; opt/alt-click tool change to Pencil or Smooth tool Zoom (Z) double-click tool to view at 100%; drag to zoom to area; opt/alt to zoom out Rectangle Frame (F) shift constrains to square; opt/alt draws from center; click on page Stroke and Fill tools for Rectangle dialog box Ellipse Frame shift constrains to circle; opt/alt draws from center; spacebar moves; click on page for Fill (X) Swap Fill and Stroke (Shift+X) Ellipse dialog box Stroke (X) Default Fill and Stroke (D) Polygon Frame shift constrains to equal side length; alt draws from center; spacebar moves; up Content Conveyor and down keys for number of sides; left and right arrow keys for start inset amount; click on page for Content Collector (B) Content Placer (B) Polygon dialog box; double-click on tool for Polygon Settings dialog box Apply to Container Rectangle (M) shift constrains to square; opt/alt draws from center; click on page for Rectangle dialog box Formatting affects container Formatting affects text Ellipse (L) shift constrains to circle; opt/alt draws from center; spacebar moves; click on page for Apply Ellipse dialog box Apply Color (,) Apply Gradient (.) Apply None (/) Polygon shift constrains equal length; alt draws from center; spacebar moves; up and down keys Screen Views for number of sides; left and right arrow keys for star inset amount; click on page for Polygon dialog Normal (W) Preview (W) box; double-click on tool for Polygon Settings dialog box Preview plus Bleed (W) Preview plus Slug (W) mikewitherell@je t se tcom . ne t | je t se tcom . ne t | ur s zulawitherell@je t se tcom . ne t | trainingon site.com