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Expert: Ken Black - 11/9/2009


Question
We have a 200+ pgs book that was created in Indesign.  Then the overall size was modified in PDF to make it smaller.
Now we need to make some changes to the original document.  Is there a way to resize the Indesign book file without having to retouch each page - just a overall size reduction?


Answer
Hi Grace,

You can change the document size in the Document Setup. However, you will need to edit each pages content individually to fit within the new size.

A possible quick method to re-size your content would be to group everything on a page and then with the anchor point set to the center in the Control palette and Constrained Proportions for Scaling (chain link) clicked "on", enter the amount you need to reduce the size into the scaling percentage box. That should keep everything in the center of the page and will reduce in proportion.

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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