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Expert: Ken Black - 12/6/2008


Question
I am fairly new to InDesign and I am working on a magazine file that needs to have 5/8 of an inch margins but I do not know how to convert that into this pica and point system. I know 5/8 = 15.9 mm but how do I get that into the pica system for chaging the margins?

Answer
Hi Nikki,

You could do the math i.e.- 6 picas to 1 inch, 12 points to 1 pica, 72 points to 1 inch - here you multipy .625 (5/8") x 6 = 3.75 and then convert the .75 to points - .75 x 12 = 9 which gives you 3p9 for your margins.

or

Let Indesign do the math for you. Set your margins by the inch and then change you preferences - Preferences->Units and Increments change the units to inches, set you dimensions, then change them back to picas.

Thanks,

Ken Black

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With over 20 years experience in graphic arts as well as working as a preflight and prepress technician for Best Printing Online, I can answer any questions relating to graphic design and printing. This includes but is not limited to Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Quark Xpress and just about any other graphics related software.

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Currently employed by Best Printing Online, I have been working as a graphic designer and printing professional for over 20 years. My experiences range from original design work including layout, illustration and photography to prepress production and troubleshooting. I have done consulting and training for some of the smallest print shops to the largest design agencies and printers in the industry.

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Occupational Certificate in Darkroom and Printing Technologies from back when light tables and contacting frames were cool. Attended McHenry County College, Columbia College Chicago and Northern Illinois University and strive to attain new knowledge in this field wherever it may be hiding.

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