Data Merge is a brilliant time-saver feature in InDesign that allows you to automate and batch create variations on a layout. In this video, you will learn how to quickly generate multiple business cards with the names and details of each of the employees of a company using a text file and an Illustrator artwork.
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Use the Contents below to jump to a specific feature quickly:
CONTENTS:
0:00 Intro
2:05 Placing artwork to InDesign
2:40 Data Merge in InDesign
3:13 Create a Text file
4:29 Data Merge panel
6:12 Preview your data
6:50 Amend your design
8:46 Create the PDF
10:16 The best thing about Data Merge
BUSINESS CARD DESIGN with ILLUSTRATOR:
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