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Expert: Ken Black - 5/14/2009


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Hello. I am a little confused on how I should set up the pages for a small book I'm doing in InDesign. I have opened a new file with facing pages ticked , but I am unsure on how should I arrange the pages. The file opens with the first page then it goes on with 1-2 , 3-4 , 4-5 and so on.. So should I put the first page of the book in the number '2' page in the layout?

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Hello Raziq,

Take a look at the attached image. What you see when you choose the facing pages option is Page 1 as your cover, followed by the inside pages through to the final page, in this example Page 12 as the back cover.

Most printers prefer this set-up, (often referred to as "Single Page Reader's Spreads") they typically will then impose the pages on their end for production, but as always you should check with the printer that will be producing the job for you.

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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