How to Create an Index in Adobe InDesign

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Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide for creating an index in Adobe InDesign:

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1. To create an index in Adobe InDesign, go to the top menu and click ‘Window.’
2. From the menu, select 'Type & Tables' → 'Index.'
3. The Index panel will open. Highlight a word in your document to mark it for the index.
4. Within the Index panel, click the '+' icon at the bottom to create a new index entry.
5. Tip: Choose ‘Page Range’ to mark a topic over several pages, or select ‘Add All’ to include every occurrence of the word in the document automatically.
6. Click the ‘Generate Index’ button at the bottom of the panel to create your index.
7. Then click 'OK,' and your cursor will load with the index text. Choose where you want to place it, preferably in a new text frame at the end of your document.