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Adobe InDesign/Text alignment with mugshots

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Expert: Ken Black - 12/27/2010


Question

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Hello,

First off, thanks for reading my question!

On to the question.

I am working with Adobe InDesign CS3, and am laying out a newspaper page. I have a two-column article with a mugshot to be inset in the body of the text.

I can get it on the page just fine, however, when I place the mugshot and text box that goes with the mugshot inside the two-column text box, I can't justify the article vertically. The box grays out and becomes unavailable.

The mugshot needs to be lined up on the right side of the first column.

How do I get multi-column text to justify vertically with objects inside?

Thanks,
Tara

PS — Attached is an example of how the text won't line up.

Answer
Hi Tara,

If I understand your question correctly, you need to open the paragraph palette, select the text and click the Align to baseline button at the bottom of the palette. You will need to make some adjustment to the size of the grid (in preferences) as well as minor adjustments to the text in terms of font size, leading etc.

Thanks,

Ken Black

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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