How to Create a Drop Cap in Adobe InDesign

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Here’s a simple and quick guide on how to manually create a drop cap in Adobe InDesign:

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1. To create a drop cap manually in Adobe InDesign, first prepare the paragraph where the drop cap will be applied.
2. Use the Type Tool on the left-hand toolbar to create a new text box and enter the letter that will be used as the drop cap.
3. Increase the letter’s size and move it to the paragraph where you want it placed.
4. Once the letter is added to the paragraph and appears overlapping, convert it to an outline by going to 'Type' → 'Create Outlines.'
5. Apply a text wrap to the letter by going to 'Window' → 'Text Wrap.'
6. Choose a Text Wrap style to push the paragraph text away from the letter
7. Adjust the Top Offset to control how far the text sits from the letter, giving it the appearance of a proper drop cap.