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My husband has a pc (windows xp) and he currently has Indesign CS4 which he's using to format/layout a community newspaper. I'd like to take over the layout aspect for him, freeing him up to do more writing and editing but I prefer my new MAC laptop. If I buy a MAC version of Indesign CS4 (some websites offer it for $250), will we be able to move the files between our computers using a flashdrive, CD, etc.?
Hi Trish,
You're in luck! InDesign works seamlessly between operating systems. The only problem you could have is with the fonts. Older font formats are platform-dependent so you will need to use the newer Open Type fonts that ship with InDesign.
Not much else to say. If you get going and have any other questions, let me know. Thanks!
Scott
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As a professional graphic designer, I use Adobe InDesign every day and can answer all of your InDesign-related questions. I will give you easy-to-understand and precise answers, along with many tips and tricks to save you time while working on every project. I have spent years helping beginners learn InDesign, as well as helping professionals master the many features of the world's most powerful page-layout software. Thank-you for your submissions. Please include your operating system (e.g., Mac OS X 10.5.x) and InDesign version (e.g., InDesign CS4) with your questions. Thanks!
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After starting my design career using QuarkXPress and PageMaker for many years, the release of InDesign instantly caught my eye. Being one of the reasons for Adobe buying Aldus, I knew this would change the publishing world very quickly. I started using InDesign's first release and haven't looked back. I have dedicated my work and much of my spare time using InDesign to its fullest—and it's paid off. My workflow is quicker, my computer runs smoother, and my files print cleaner and without problem.
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