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Expert: Ken Black - 7/24/2009


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is there a way to combine multiple page sizes into one document? I have 3 separate documents, all three different page sizes, and would like to merge them into one single file.

Thanks!
Amy

Answer
Hi Amy,

Yes and No. No in that you cannot have a single document with multiple sizes. But, you can create the 3 separate documents and then create a book or .indb file. Choose File-> New...Book. The dialog will prompt you to choose the separate documents and it will put them together into one file with the extension .indb. When you open the .indb it will open in a palette and list the individual documents which can then be clicked on individually for viewing and editing. The draw back is that you still need to include all the document files with the book, just like links, as well as the links that go with each document. Unless, you embed everything and create really large files.

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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