In this video, we'll take a look at how to do a drop cap in InDesign. We'll start with the basics, and then explore ways you could expand your drop cap design. ► Download Unlimited Stock Photos, Fonts & Templates with Envato Elements: https://elements.envato.com/?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_rPrkiEQbczM&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description

Whether you're designing for a magazine spread, a book, or another document, these concepts will help you create a beautiful drop cap. Follow along and learn everything you need to know:

0:34 The Paragraph panel
0:50 Drop cap number of lines
1:06 Changing the drop cap font
1:28 Drop cap font color
1:47 Baseline shift
1:53 Tracking
2:01 Font scaling
2:13 Left indent
2:30 Importing imagery
3:02 Final result

Download the resources used in this video:
• Grantmouth Vol.2 Typeface Drop Cap Font: https://elements.envato.com/grantmouth-vol-2-typeface-Z4YCX3G?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_rPrkiEQbczM&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description
• Floral Watercolor Illustrations: https://elements.envato.com/watercolor-roses-MSS7W6?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_rPrkiEQbczM&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description
• Watercolor Brush Strokes: https://elements.envato.com/watercolor-brush-stroke-bundle-UG9YMN?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_rPrkiEQbczM&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description
• Open Sans Free Font: https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Open+Sans

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