Adobe InDesign/formatting a script

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Expert: Ken Black - 9/23/2010


Question
I am working on formatting a script in indesign and am looking to make sure that once the speakers name is listed, none of their text goes underneath their name.  So I"m looking for some sort of indent.  Is their a way to do this in indesign?  I want it to look like this..

MELISSA: dakljio ieone ionene fdsn;lk
        doinea n;noi;e na vnci
        oi;e wonckdieoepe dnvkdieox.

thanks for your help

Answer

Set Tabs Indesign
Sorry Aimee, I have been trying to answer your question for several days, but due to some unknown computer issues I could not.

I have attached a screen shot that demonstrates setting Tabs.

When typing your script, insert a Tab space after your name and at the beginning of each new paragraph line.

To set the tab space, open the tab palette under the Type menu.

Click on the first tab stop button in the top left corner of the palette, this sets a left aligned tab when you click in the ruler at the bottom of the tab palette.

If you click and hold you will notice a line appear in your text window, this shows where your tab stops will align for all of the first tabs set in a paragraph line.

Set your stop as needed and as you continue typing and inserting tabs after the name and at the beginning of each line, the text should all align.

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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