Is InDesign good for resumes?

InDesign can help you create a custom layout that sets you apart from other job seekers. Start with the content. Resume writing is an art on its own, and a good resume needs to be well written before it can be well designed. It’s easy to get carried away and include too much information.

How do you turn a shape into a frame in InDesign?

Choose Edit > Copy, select an empty path or frame smaller than the object, and choose Edit > Paste Into. To crop frame content precisely, select the frame with the Direct Selection tool, and use the Transform or Control panel to change the size of the frame.

How do I make a compound path in InDesign?

Create a compound path

  1. Use the Selection tool to select all of the paths you want to include in the compound path.
  2. Choose Object > Paths > Make Compound Path. A hole appears wherever selected paths overlap.

Why is my clipping path not working in InDesign?

Try instead to hold down Command, Option and Shift as you launch InDesign. You should get a message asking if you want to reset preferences (or words to that effect) and you should answer yes. This should reset your InDesign back to default. Hey that worked!

Should I make my resume in Illustrator or InDesign?

Use both! Illustrator is great for creating your logo/brand or decorative components. Then drop them all into InDesign, which is made for page layouts/publishing.

How do you use shapes in InDesign?

To create a shape, select one of the shape tools from the Toolbar, such as the rectangle tool, and click-and-drag to draw it. To create a proportionate shape, such as a circle or square, hold the Shift key while drawing. This will lock the aspect ratio and ensure all sides of the shape are the same length.

How do I resize an image and frame in InDesign?

Select the frame with the Selection tool, and then select Auto Fit in the Frame Fitting section. Now you can resize both the frame and artwork proportionally to suit your design. You can also resize just the frame—whether empty or filled with art. Select it with the Selection tool, and drag any frame handle to resize.