InDesign elements

Applying special finishes to InDesign elements

• Any InDesign created element can be coloured with a spot colour via the swatches panel (Window>Colour>Swatches).
• Apply overprint via the Attributes panel. Make sure to check both the fill and stroke if they’re used (Window>Output>Attributes).

Duplicating InDesign elements from the CMYK layer to create special finishes

• Duplicate the wanted element and move to a new layer that is named after the type of special finish.
• Make sure to turn off any effects or blending modes that may have been applied via the Effects panel and ensure the Opacity is set to 100% (Window>Effects).
• Re-colour with the spot colour that you created for your special finish via the Swatches panel (Window>Colour>Swatches). Make sure to re-colour both the fill and stroke if they’re used.
• Apply overprint via the Attributes panel. Make sure to check both the fill and stroke if they’re used (Window>Output>Attributes).

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