Importing and Managing Graphics Flashcards
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Which command is used to import a graphic into an InDesign document?
Answer: File > Place
File > Place (Ctrl/Cmd+D) is the standard way to import graphics, text, and other files into InDesign.
What does the Links panel primarily allow you to manage?
Answer: Placed graphics and their status
The Links panel tracks all placed files, showing their status, location, and allowing updates or relinking.
A yellow warning triangle in the Links panel indicates that a linked graphic is:
Answer: Modified since it was placed
A yellow triangle means the source file has been modified and the link needs updating.
What does a red stop-sign (or question mark) icon in the Links panel mean?
Answer: The graphic is missing or cannot be found
A red icon indicates the linked file is missing and InDesign cannot locate it.
Which file format supports transparency and is commonly placed in InDesign for logos?
Answer: PNG
PNG supports alpha transparency, making it suitable for logos with transparent backgrounds.
What happens when you embed a graphic in InDesign instead of linking it?
Answer: The file size of the document increases
Embedding stores the image data inside the document, increasing file size and breaking the link to the original.
To update all modified links at once, you would:
Answer: Click Update Link with all modified links selected
Selecting modified links in the Links panel and clicking Update Link refreshes them all at once.