Adobe InDesign/In Design text problem

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Expert: Ken Black - 7/19/2009


Question

text issue
All my text has a line running through it including spaces. I've tried restarting a few time, no luck. It doesn't matter what font either, everytime I start typing a line appears within each letter and space.

Answer

Indesign Type Tool Opt
Hi Debbie,

I think the problem you are experiencing may be due to the Type Tool having it's Strikethrough attribute on as a preference. Indesign will save certain options as preference when they are selected without a document open, thus causing those chosen options to be on all the time as a default.

To fix this, start up Indesign and without creating a new document, select the Type Tool in the tool palette and then look to see if the Strikethrough option is clicked on in the Control palette. (see image) If it is, click it off. Now when you create a new document or open an existing one, you shouldn't be automatically typing Strikethroughs.

Ken Black

www.bestprintingonline.com

Ken Black

Expertise

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.

Experience

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.

Education/Credentials
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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