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Fill any shape with Generate Effect

Learn how to fill a shape with a simple text prompt using Generate Effect.

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Note:
  • Before you proceed, ensure you're connected to the internet, as Generate Effect requires cloud processing.
  • Currently, Generate Effect is only available in the InDesign (Beta) versions of English International and English North America.
  1. Select any shape and then select Generate Effect   from the Contextual task bar. You can also use the Text to Image  panel drop-down to switch to Generative Expand  .

  2. Type the effect you want to generate to fill the selected shape.

    You can also select the Shape Description   icon to describe the selected shape. If you don't add a shape description, it will automatically try to predict the shape.

    Screenshot of the Generate Effect Contextual Task Bar options.
    Customize your prompt by adding a Shape Description or refer to the Sample Effects for inspiration.

    Tip:

    You can select the Sample Effects   icon for inspiration.

  3. Select Generate  .

  4. Select the left or right arrows to view and select different variations of your prompt.

    Select WindowText to Image to view all the past variations.

    Tip:

    All variations are downloaded to your computer in the following location:

    • Windows: C:\Users\<username>\Documents\InDesign GenAI Assets
    • macOS: /Users/username/Documents/InDesign GenAI Assets
  5. You can also select the ellipsis   icon to Show Text to Image Panel   , View GenAI Guidelines  Good Result  Bad Result  Report variation  Hide Context Bar   , or Pin Context Bar  .

    Note:

    Once you select Hide Context Bar   , the Contextual Task Bar will not open by default when you create or select an image frame. Select Window > Contextual Task Bar to view it again.

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