Text Effects in Adobe InDesign

When you think of text effects, perhaps you think of Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator? Think again!

Join Grace Fussell in learning how to create text effects in Adobe InDesign. Or, if you want to learn the software from scratch, check out our free InDesign tutorial taking you through every aspect of InDesign from the ground up.

Posts in this series

How to Create an Engraved Stone Text Effect in Adobe InDesign
You can't miss this Games of Thrones-style type effect. Perfect for posters and social media, this effect is quick and easy to create in Adobe InDesign.
Grace Fussell
1 Nov 2018
Design & Illustration
How to Create a Quick Pop Art Type Effect in Adobe InDesign
This fun type effect gives a contemporary twist to pop art style. It only takes a few minutes to create, and you can do it directly in Adobe InDesign.
Grace Fussell
24 Aug 2017
Design & Illustration
How to Create a Quick Vintage Text Effect in Adobe InDesign
While Photoshop is great for text effects, you can also create them with the Effects panel in Adobe InDesign. Here we’ll create a vintage type effect.
Grace Fussell
21 Aug 2017
Design & Illustration
How to Create a Quick Letterpress Type Effect in Adobe InDesign
This quick tutorial will show you how to create a letterpress-style effect to apply to any text. It’s perfect for creating a vintage, hand-crafted look.
Grace Fussell
11 Oct 2017
Design & Illustration
How to Create a Quick, Glamorous Light-Bulb Text Effect in Adobe InDesign
Ever wanted to see your name up in lights? Create a quick light-bulb text effect in Adobe InDesign using the program’s handy Effects panel.
Grace Fussell
6 Oct 2017
Design & Illustration
How to Create an Ice Text Effect in Adobe InDesign
Quickly learn how to create an icy effect which you can apply to any text. This is also a useful introduction to InDesign effects for beginners.
Grace Fussell
7 Nov 2017
Design & Illustration
How to Create a 3D Paper Cut-Out Text Effect in Adobe InDesign
In this quick and simple tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a paper cut-out effect which you can apply to any text in Adobe InDesign. This type trend would...
Grace Fussell
8 Oct 2018
Design & Illustration
How to Create a Vintage Movie Text Effect in Adobe InDesign
Have 15 minutes to spare? This super-quick and high-impact effect gives any text an instant dose of vintage movie magic.
Grace Fussell
14 Aug 2019
Design & Illustration
How to Create a Quick Retro Video Glitch Text Effect in Adobe InDesign
Want to give your type an edgy, Mad Max makeover? This super-quick glitch effect only takes 10 minutes to put together, and it makes a good substitute for...
Grace Fussell
28 Mar 2018
Design & Illustration
How to Create a Bold 90s Text Effect in Adobe InDesign
Have ten minutes to spare? This eye-catching effect gives any text an instant dose of nostalgic color and style.
Grace Fussell
9 Apr 2018
Design & Illustration
How to Create an Ice-Cream Script Poster in Adobe InDesign
Looking for a summer fix? This pastel poster evokes long, hot days eating ice cream in the park. It’s also super simple to create in Adobe InDesign and is a...
Grace Fussell
13 Jun 2018
Design & Illustration
How to Create a 3D Botanical Letter Effect in Adobe InDesign
In this quick tutorial on InDesign text effects, we'll go over how to make a 3D letter with a botanical theme to create a beautiful text effect in InDesign.
Grace Fussell
7 May 2023
Design & Illustration
How to Create a Quick Burnt Wood Text Effect in Adobe InDesign
Do you want to recreate a burnt wood look in InDesign? This effect adds a rustic charm to any typography, and is also a great way of mocking up logos!
Grace Fussell
1 Sep 2022
Design & Illustration
How to Create a Quick Rainbow Pride Text Effect in Adobe InDesign
Celebrate Pride Month this June with this optimistic, rainbow text effect, perfect for adding to posters or flyers. It's quick and easy to create in...
Grace Fussell
25 Jun 2018
Design & Illustration
Quick Tip: How to Create a Memphis Style Text Effect in Adobe InDesign
This quick and quirky text effect is the perfect way to channel the Memphis Style, the 1980s design movement whose signature is geometric shapes and bold color.
Grace Fussell
21 Jun 2018
Design & Illustration