How to make a triangle in InDesign

Creating shapes, such as triangles, is an essential skill when designing layouts in Adobe InDesign.

In this article, we will guide you through the process of making a triangle using different methods, including the Pen Tool, the Polygon Tool, and the Line Tool.

We’ll also provide some tips on how to customize your triangle to suit your design needs.

The Pen Tool is a versatile tool in InDesign that lets you create custom shapes, including triangles. Follow these steps to create a triangle using the Pen Tool:

1. Open your InDesign document or create a new one.
2. Select the Pen Tool in the Tools panel on the left side of the screen. You can also press the “P” key to activate the Pen Tool.
3. Click on the canvas to create the first point (anchor) of your triangle.
4. Click again to create the second point (anchor) and then click again to create the third point (anchor).
5. To close the shape and complete your triangle, click on the first point (anchor) you created. The triangle will now be filled with the currently selected fill color.

The Polygon Tool is a quick and easy way to create triangles and other polygonal shapes. Here’s how to create a triangle using the Polygon Tool:

1. Open your InDesign document or create a new one.
2. Select the Polygon tool in the Tools panel. You can find it by clicking and holding the Rectangle Tool and selecting the Polygon Tool from the drop-down menu that appears.
3. Click and hold on the canvas, then press the “Up Arrow” or “Down Arrow” on your...