How to Use Pantone Colors in Adobe InDesign

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Here’s a quick and easy guide for using Pantone colors in Adobe InDesign with the Pantone Connect plugin

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Note: Pantone Connect offers both free and paid plans. While you can search and preview some colors for free, full access to all Pantone libraries, unlimited palettes, and advanced features requires a paid subscription.

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1. Open the Pantone Connect panel by going to 'Window' → 'Extensions' → 'Pantone Connect' in Adobe InDesign
2. Go to the Color tab, and pick a library.
3. To add a color to your swatches, search for the color in the Pantone Connect panel, click the 'three dots (...)' on the color swatch, and select 'Add to Swatch.'
4. The color will now appear in your InDesign Swatches panel as a Spot Color. To ensure it uses the correct system, change the Color Mode to Pantone.