How to Blur Image in Adobe InDesign

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Here’s a simple and quick guide on how to blur image in Adobe InDesign:

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1. To apply a blur to an object or image in InDesign, first select the 'Rectangle' Tool from the left toolbar.
2. Select the 'Ellipse' Tool and draw a circle over the image.
3. Once the shape is drawn, click the 'Fill' box to open the Color Picker panel.
4. Once the Color panel opens, select the 'Eyedropper (Dropper)' Tool and click on the area you want to sample, such as the face, to pick its color.
5. After choosing your color, click 'OK' to fill the shape with the selected color.
6. In the Appearance section, click 'Basic' Feather to open the Effects panel, or right-click the shape and choose 'Effects' → 'Basic Feather.'
7. Adjust the feather width to control how much the blur spreads over the image, then click 'OK'. You can also adjust the opacity as needed.
8. You have successfully applied a blur to an image or object in InDesign.