If you’re new to InDesign, you might be wondering how to make text bold or italic. It’s a common question, and fortunately, there are a few ways to do it.
The first method is the universal keyboard shortcut: Command-Shift-B on Mac or Control-Shift-B on Windows. Keep in mind that some fonts have multiple kinds of bold, so this method may not work with all fonts.
The second method is to use the Control panel. Click on the A button on the far left to switch to character formatting, and then choose the font style from the pop-up menu.
But if you want to be a power user, you can create a character style. This method takes more work upfront, but it’s worth it if you need to change the formatting quickly or if you’re exporting your document in a digital format like ePub or HTML.
To create a character style, go to the Window menu and choose Styles > Character Styles. Click on the little menu in the upper-right corner and choose New Character Style. Give it a name, choose the font style, and click OK. Now you can easily apply this style to any text you want to be bold.
By using these methods, you can make your text bold or italic in InDesign Mac. Remember, if you need more help with InDesign, check out InDesignSecrets.com for thousands of articles and tutorials.