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Expert: Roy Wilhelm
Date: 5/4/2008
Subject: sample master pages
Question
QUESTION: Dear Roy,
I already have a 40-page (one column) document in word-format. I'd like to transfer it (automatically or manually if needed) into an InDesign document with 2-columns, standing A4-page with title headings at the top und automatic page numbering at the bottom.
The document should be able to automatically create and manage a table of content.
The document does include graphs and photos.
I would greatly appreciate finding ready-made samples of such master pages, so that I can start the transfer process asap.
Thanks!
ANSWER: How much InDesign experience do you have? This may take me a while to explain. It's actually fairly simple but there is just a lot to go over. What is your deadline?
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QUESTION: Dear Roy,
everything is relative, but as can be determined from my question, my InDesign experience is somewhat limited. But since you say it's fairly simple... :-)
I believe I can push this issue forward another week or so...
Thanks!
Answer
Ok, I'll be glad to walk you through this. First step will be to begin a new document and set up the margins. Before we begin though, I'll need to know how/if the document will be bound. This will help determine the margins. Also, will it be printed front-and-back, as single pages or as facing pages?
Do you know which typeface you'll be using? And in which size it'll be used? The intended audience would help determine this. A good default might be Times New Roman, 10pt. on 12pt. leading (line-spacing).
I'll help you get started once I've heard back from you about the above..
Roy
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