InDesign: How to Set a Default Object Style for Placed Images (Video Tutorial)

In this InDesign how-to video, David Blatner shows how to set an object style that will automatically apply to images as they’re placed. While you can set a default object style in any document, InDesign ignores this when it comes to placing images. David explains how you can create a specific style that will easily fix this issue.

This video is an excerpt from David’s “Favorite Tips” session with Anne-Marie Concepción at CreativePro Week 2022 in Washington, D.C.

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[lizergr]

by any ans, but I can make what I envision, and that's the greatest gift to . You are, without a doubt, an expert teacher. You may

[ZoranImsiragic]

What an amazing feature or trick! I was wondering how to do this. Thanks, David! You are the InDesign God!

[indesigntipstrickandtutori]

Wow. Thank you. Its really deep digging, but very helpful.

[familyb]

Amazing! I had to try it right away and it didn't work until I realized it's case sensitive.

[claudiomarconato]

Please Adobe, add object styles management in the Properties panel!

[МилаСеменова-уб]

And I can't do it. I don't get it

[GemCristian]

That's harder than fucking maths lol

[MXCAN]

wow awesome tip but how is a regular user ever supposed to learn this without this video? Is it documented anywhere else or is it just some obscure insider knowledge passed down through "word of mouth" 😂

[Queengeek]

so you don't have to type it Place Gun Frame copy paste and be free

[SgtSOB]

I always appreciate the work arounds but for the amount of money we pay yearly you would think a billion dollar company could get the basics right.