Transform Your Text Designs with 150+ Step-by-Step InDesign Recipes

Unlock the power of InDesign with Pariah Burke’s InDesign Masterclass: Text Techniques—a treasure trove of 150+ step-by-step tutorials and advanced techniques. This book is crafted to transform how you handle text, characters, paragraphs, tables, and more in InDesign, making it the ultimate companion to InDesign Masterclass: Type & Tables.

From essential workflows to show-stopping visual effects, Text Techniques gives you the tools to elevate every project. Whether you’re an InDesign novice or a seasoned designer, you’ll find techniques to improve efficiency, automate processes, and add unique stylistic touches to your documents.

Inside You’ll Discover:

• Recipes for text effects like character and paragraph stylization, custom tab and leader designs, and advanced table formatting.
• Practical tricks to streamline your work, from automatic numbering and GREP styles to unique cast shadow effects and side-head setups.
• Advanced table formatting techniques, including alternating fills, header rows that change between pages, and innovative cell shapes.
• Expert-level tips to make every aspect of your text work shine, from consistent brand styling to dynamic text designs.

Diane Serpa, an InDesign pro, says, “This is the recipe book for InDesigners of all levels. Pariah’s style is both funny and informative.”

InDesign Masterclass: Text Techniques isn’t just a book; it’s a hands-on toolkit for mastering InDesign’s text capabilities. Put these powerful recipes to work and watch your projects reach new heights!

About the Author

Pariah Burke is a leading expert in digital design and publishing, with a career spanning over two decades. He has authored or co-authored 10 books on Adobe InDesign and related topics, along with producing 26 video courses that have educated professionals worldwide.

As a veteran trainer, Pariah has taught thousands of graphic designers, layout artists, and production staff globally, imparting his deep knowledge of Adobe InDesign, InCopy, Photoshop, Illustrator, and electronic publishing. His expertise also encompasses cutting-edge fields like artificial intelligence and accessibility in electronic documents, making him a sought-after consultant and speaker.

Throughout his career, Pariah has served as an advisor to industry giants such as Adobe, Quark, and Extensis. His extensive client list includes organizations like NASA, Lockheed Martin, Nike, Johns Hopkins University, and several U.S. government agencies, including the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, NSA, CIA, and the FDA.

At the university level, Pariah teaches graduate courses on InDesign, audiobooks, book production, and ebook production to Masters-level students, preparing the next generation of publishing professionals for the dynamic demands of their industry. His contributions to the Adobe Certified Expert exam and to the actual features of InDesign underline his status as a recognized authority in InDesign, InCopy, and Illustrator.

Beyond his technical and educational pursuits, Pariah connects with a global audience of Rock N’ Roll fans as the host and producer of the syndicated weekly radio broadcast, The Hard, Heavy & Hair Show, where he interviews Rock legends from across generations.

Pariah Burke is a prolific and respected voice in the digital design community, dedicated to empowering creative professionals around the world. Outside of his professional pursuits, Pariah enjoys exploring the trails, lakes, waterfalls, and other natural beauty of Portland, Oregon, attending concerts, sci-fi conventions, and renaissance fairs, and immersing himself in a good novel or audiobook. 

Pariah Burke lecturing at Harvard Medical School