How to Slant Text in Adobe InDesign

Updated on:

April 6, 2026

By:

Madhav Bhandari

Use this interactive demo to learn how to slant text in Adobe InDesign.

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Here’s a simple and quick guide on how to slant text in Adobe InDesign:

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To slant text in InDesign, highlight the text and go to the Character section where font styles are located.
Go to the font style section and choose a slanted font from the available options.
Check out how the slanted font updates instantly.

📌 Why this matters

Slanting text creates visual emphasis and hierarchy without changing font size or weight, helping you guide readers through your design. While many designers reach for bold or italic options, slanted text offers a subtler way to create movement and energy on the page.

This technique becomes particularly valuable when working with brands that have specific typography guidelines limiting your formatting choices, or when you need to differentiate content sections while maintaining consistent font families throughout your layout.

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