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Question
I've got a full-color postcard I'll be creating in InDesign CS3, which I'll need
to export as a hi-res PDF for printing, and I'm wondering if I can use the
automatic trapping feature to handle trapping--such as colored text and
images against colored background. In other words, I'm assuming (but don't
know for sure) if I was submitting InDesign files I'd be okay--am I right?--
but in exporting to PDF format will the trapping be included? Thanks for
whatever help you can provide!
Evan,
InDesign does a great default of trapping. I really wouldn't worry about it at all. If there is a problem, the printer will most likely take care of it. You should look carefully at your printer proofs though, to make sure that there are not issues with trapping. If you see a problem, talk to your printer and have them take care of it.
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Answers by Expert:
James Fritz
Expertise
I am an Adobe Certified Instructor in InDesign and many other applications. I look forward to your question.
Experience
I have been using InDesign since 2001. I use it as a designer and teach it daily as an Instructor.
I am also Lynda.com video training author.
www.lynda.com/jamesfritz
Organizations
InDesign User Group, Milwaukee and Madison Chapters; United Adworkers
Education/Credentials
BFA Graphic Design - University of Wisconsin Milwaukee;
Adobe Certified Instructor, Print Specialist;
Adobe Certified Instructor, InDesign;
Adobe Certified Instructor, Acrobat;
Adobe Certified Instructor, Photoshop;
Adobe Certified Instructor, InCopy;
Adobe Certified Instructor, Fireworks;
Quark Recognized Instructor;
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