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🎨 Have your Pantone libraries disappeared from InDesign? Don't worry! In this Editorial Design Academy class, I’ll show you step-by-step how to master the use of spot colors in 2026. 🆓 We’ll explore the official Pantone Connect extension and, most importantly, I’ll reveal the free manual method to set up neon and metallic Pantone colors without spending a single cent on subscriptions. 💎 What you’ll learn today: How to correctly install and use Pantone Connect. The manual method for creating Spot Color swatches without errors. Key differences between Coated (C) and Uncoated (U) paper stocks. Configuring the Ink Manager for a flawless PDF/X-4 export. Mastering Output Preview in Adobe Acrobat for print-ready files. 🚀 If you’re ready to take your editorial design career to the next level, subscribe and check out the courses at my Academy. See you in the next tutorial! 00:00 - Introduction to Spot Colors in InDesign 00:19 - Technical Difference: Process vs. Spot Inks 00:39 - Working with the Ink Manager 00:59 - Exploring International Color Systems (HKS, TOYO, ANPA) 03:38 - The Current Relationship between Adobe and Pantone 03:45 - Step-by-Step: Using the Pantone Connect Extension 04:29 - The FREE Manual Method for Spot Colors 05:27 - Finding Specific Codes for Neon & Metallic Colors 06:34 - Paper Stocks: Coated (C) vs. Uncoated (U) 07:19 - Pro Tip: Why you should use Lab Color Mode 08:11 - Preparation: Cleaning Swatches before Export 08:29 - PDF/X-4 Export: Settings for a Perfect File 09:32 - Output Preview: Final Verification in Acrobat Pro 11:08 - Final Tips & Editorial Design Academy Courses