You can easily add underline to text from the Character panel, or go to Type > Character > Underline. There are also shortcuts that you can use. The keyboard shortcuts to underline text are Command + Shift + U for Mac and Ctrl + Shift + U for Windows.
Hi! My name is Liuda. InDesign is my favorite tool for making layouts and publishing designs because there are many sophisticated tools and features that make the process easier and deliver great results.
It is common to use underline when you would like to highlight something. I’m not talking about the title but the subtitle. Sometimes it is good to highlight with colors, but as usual, it could be distracting, that is why I like to use underline.
In this article, I will show you the easy way to underline text in your InDesign file on Windows and macOS.
Let’s dive in.
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Key Takeaways
- You can Underline Text in your InDesign file by going to Type > Character > Underline.
- The keyboard shortcuts to underline text are Command + Shift + U (Mac OS) or Ctrl + Shift + U (Windows).
- By default, stroke weights are based on the size of the text.
Method 1: Character Panel
Follow the steps below to underline your text in InDesign.
Step 1: Select the text you want to underline.
Step 2: Open the Character panel from the overhead menu Type > Character.
Step 3: Click on the options menu in the top right corner of the Character panel.
Choose Underline.
You should see the selected text with a line underneath the text.
How to Edit the Text Underline
Use the Underline Options dialog box to specify the appearance of the underline.
You can use the Preview box to see updated changes. For example, you can change the underline type, stroke, or line color. Press OK when finished.
Method 2: Underline Text Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts usually help you work faster and here’s no exception. With the text selected, you can quickly add an underline to text in InDesign using the Command + Shift + U (Mac OS) or Ctrl + Shift + U (Windows) keys.
If you want to undo the underlined text action, simply use the undo keyboard shortcut Command/Ctrl + Z, or use the same keyboard shortcut Command/Ctrl + Shift + U to remove the text underlined.
Final Thoughts
It is good to know how to underline the text in Adobe InDesign or undo the underline at all. Go to Type > Character, Character settings menu. Select the text and choose Underline from the Character panel menu or use the keyboard shortcut. If you want to undo the underline of your text, do the same.
What is your favorite method to underline the text in Adobe InDesign? Do you like using shortcuts? Do you have any other tips? Let me know in the comments below.
