Importing vector graphics
In this section, we will place a series of vector elements into our design. This includes a logo and three social media icons. Follow the steps below to get started:
- Choose the Selection tool . Select File | Place. Navigate to the Chapter 3
- Designing Social Media Posts Example Files
folder for Chapter 3. Select the file named03 RTC Logo.ai
. InDesign will load the file into its place gun. Click and drag in the space below the text group we created. - Let’s sort out the alignment and size for the logo object.
- Enable the Constrain proportions for the width and height chain-link switch under Transform on the Properties panel. Set the height to
200 px
. - Click the first icon under Frame Fitting (Fill Frame Proportionally). This will ensure a perfect fit for the logo within its frame.
- From the Align controls, ensure that Align to Page is enabled by clicking on the very first icon and choosing that option. Then, click Align horizontal...