Overprint in Adobe InDesign - how it works

If you want to overprint your images in Adobe InDesign, just a few clicks are required. Find out exactly how to do this in this practical tip.

Overprint in Adobe InDesign - so it'll work

1. First activate the overprint preview in the program by pressing the key combination [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [Shift] + [Y].
2. Now select the desired picture and check the box "overprint area".
3. Next, check under "Edit"> "Preferences"> "Black display" whether black is set to overprint.
4. Then activate the "Separation preview" under "Window"> "Output"> so that you can check that the maximum color application is not exceeded.
5. To do this, move the mouse over relevant points to display the percentage opacity. This should not be greater than 300%.

In the next practical tip, read how you can change the background color in InDesign.