The design world is buzzing with anticipation for the release of Adobe InDesign 2024, the latest iteration of Adobe’s flagship layout and page design software. While official details are still under wraps, industry experts and creative professionals are eager to see what innovative features and enhancements might be introduced. This upcoming version is expected to push the boundaries of digital publishing, offering new tools that streamline workflows and elevate the quality of design projects.
In this article, we’ll explore the potential new features and improvements that could make their way into InDesign 2024. From advanced typography options to enhanced collaboration capabilities, we’ll delve into how these anticipated updates might transform your design process. Whether you’re a seasoned designer or just starting out, staying informed about these possibilities can help you prepare for the future of digital publishing.
Uncover the latest enhancements and new features in Adobe InDesign 20.0—the October 2024 release every editorial designer should know about.
Extend Images Beyond Borders with Generative Expand
Automatically fill missing areas when resizing images using Generative Expand. This powerful feature analyzes surrounding pixels to seamlessly extend backgrounds or objects, saving you time and enhancing your compositions with cohesive expansions.
Effortlessly Generate Images with Simple Text Prompts
Explore the new Advanced option in the Text to Image panel, where you can access additional sample prompts, add a Reference Image, and choose a Style Effect. All your variations are automatically linked and stored in the Documents\InDesign GenAI Assets folder. Easily view them in the Links panel marked with the OK icon.
Seamlessly Export InDesign Documents to Adobe Express
Effortlessly transfer your InDesign projects to Adobe Express in just a few simple steps. Lock specific elements and create multiple links for various stakeholders to enable real-time collaboration. Access design tools in Adobe Express to enhance text and images. After editing, share your document directly from Adobe Express to social media platforms.
Insert Math Expressions with New MathML Support
By popular demand, you can now create, edit, and style mathematical expressions within InDesign using the new MathML panel. Input your expressions using MathML code, preview them instantly, and place them directly into your document. Customize font sizes and colors to suit your design needs.
Export InDesign Documents as HTML5 Packages
Easily export your InDesign files as HTML5 packages for seamless hosting on your website or server, enhancing SEO and accessibility. Choose to export text as HTML text or SVG tags according to your preference.
Improved Cloud Document Workflows
Invite collaborators to edit your cloud documents directly from the InDesign desktop application. Create public links to allow viewing of your cloud documents anywhere, anytime, enhancing collaboration and accessibility.
Stay Focused with the New Contextual Task Bar
The Contextual Task Bar keeps you focused by displaying your next key actions. It updates automatically based on your workflow, ensuring you maintain your creative flow. It’s pinned to your workspace but can be moved or hidden as needed.
Enhanced Hidden Spread Controls
With the new toggle option, manage the visibility of hidden spreads on your canvas to keep your workspace organized. Auto-page numbering now skips over hidden spreads, regardless of their visibility settings.
Accessibility Enhancements
InDesign’s improved accessibility features enhance navigation through page breaks, tables, and figures. Now supporting figure and figcaption tags, assistive technologies announce figcaption instantly, providing users immediate context when entering a figure.
UXP Enhancements
Explore new flyout menu options to save panel space. Persistent storage now saves your plugin data within the corresponding InDesign version. The plugin storage migration feature automatically copies the plugindata folder from a previous version to the current one.
