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| A4 & A3 layouts in one indesign file | 11/14/2009 |
Q: I have a problem, I have to design an annual report with A4 layouts contents (double sided print) as ...
A: By default it's not possible. If you REALLY need this functionality a lot, consider buying this ...
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| Landscape facing pages | 10/18/2009 |
Q: I'm working in InDesign CS3, and I'm desperately trying to figure out how to set up a document with ...
A: Kim, you have a couple of options. 1) If your tabloid-size design is easily split into two ...
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| charts and graphs | 10/14/2009 |
Q: Maybe you can help me (I hope). I originally sent the below question to Candice, but she was unable ...
A: Yes, you can definitely modify the colors, strokes, etc. Take a look at this tutorial: ...
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| Wondering about size of my Indesign file | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I have been working as a graphic designer for about 15 years now and wondered if some of my computer ...
A: I am assuming you've divided the pages to reduce file size. I still know a lot of people who work ...
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| footnote symbols | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I have a report sent to me in PDF form that uses foot notes (a little 1 or 2 that is raised after a ...
A: You are looking for the Superscript numerals. To convert any character to a superscript character, ...
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| Exporting Issue | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 160 pages book with many many pictures, and i need to print it in highdefinition. So when i ...
A: My first guess is that you have most or all of your images embedded directly in the InDesign ...
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| Interactive pdf in Indesign | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I wanted to create an interactive pdf using InDesign, but someone told me that you can in no way ...
A: It is a problem. A very disappointing problem, too. I wasn't aware of the issues with browser Reader ...
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| Missing fonts | 1/19/2009 |
Q: When I open my document I keep getting a message saying that one or more fonts i am using cannot be ...
A: Are you using font management software such as Extensis Suitcase or Adobe Type Manager? This type of ...
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| how to find the XML tag in indesign | 1/19/2009 |
Q: ! We are working with XML work flow in indesign. In indesign how could we find the XML Tag in ...
A: I'm not an expert at this, in fact, I personally have never worked with XML work flow. I do know ...
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| Working with a magazine's FRONT COVER | 1/14/2009 |
Q: Hi, I am currently working to produce a magazine, and my question is regarding the front cover -- A ...
A: Glad to help. You need to set your bleeds. Bleeds are the margins OUTSIDE the document. They contain ...
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| layput adjustmwnt | 1/13/2009 |
Q: am attempting to apply 'layout adjustment' function in InDesign CS3: it DOES make the page bigger, ...
A: Layout adjustment will scale objects that are within your set "snap zone" from the margin or column ...
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| Creating bleeding pages | 1/11/2009 |
Q: I have a short title that I would like to extend across one spread and bleed off of the spread in ...
A: If you're working with a print shop, contact them to ask for minimum bleed settings. In InDesign, ...
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| Non-breaking/tight spaces | 1/6/2009 |
Q: Is there a way to insert these, as in Quark? For example, if I write $700 billion, I'd like to ...
A: Sorry it took me a while to get you an answer. What you're looking for is under Type > Insert White ...
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| Folio question | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I have my folio on the master page but what if I dont want it on the Toc and the first 3 pages? By ...
A: Welcome to the wonderful world of publication design. This is an easy one. You can do one of two ...
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| Putting text in the margins | 1/1/2009 |
Q: Is there a way of setting a paragraph style so that it will allow the text to appear in the margins, ...
A: Create one paragraph style for your headings and one for your text. In the text paragraph style, set ...
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| page numbering | 12/28/2008 |
Q: InDesign CS3: I have set the page numbering in a 30 page publication but can not get the page ...
A: This is always an area of confusion for people so don't feel bad. You have to manually activate ...
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| Bullets | 12/11/2008 |
Q: Is there any easy way to format bulleted lists so that if a bullet has more than one line of text, ...
A: Yes, it's really easy. Create a paragraph style for your bulleted list. In the Paragraph Style ...
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| Follow up | 12/3/2008 |
Q: to give you more information to work with...I figured out why it's changing the way it looks, it's ...
A: I have experienced strange things like this as well. My question back to you is: Is it happening in ...
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| Designing a 4up postcard double side | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I print duplex to card stock which is perforated into 1/4's and merged with addresses on reverse. ...
A: I think the simplest way to do this is to set up your document with four postcards on a page. Keep ...
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| Justified Text / Table of Contents | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I am trying to create a table of contents with page numbers in this format: Part One: ...
A: I think the InDesign help site can explain this better than I can. Sorry! Read this first: ...
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| Text Flow from Page to Page | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I know you explained to me how to auto-flow text from an imported word document, but what if i'm ...
A: I'm not sure how to get the text to auto-flow from one page to the next when you're typing, but I ...
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| Page Numbering | 11/15/2008 |
Q: I have page numbers set up on my master page. How do I get the page numbers to start where I want? I ...
A: I have a fix for you. Very simple. In the Pages palete, click on the page you want to be numbered ...
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| Creating a booklet in InDesign | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I have taken over publicity and public relations for an educational, college-level dance program. ...
A: You may want to check this out: ...
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| Master Page Text Boxes | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I have imported several word documents by auto flowing the text using a text box on the master page. ...
A: Once you make Master Page items active on normal pages, they are no longer linked to the Master ...
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| importing text from Word Document | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I am importing a Word document using the "Place" Command - the word document is like 10 pages long - ...
A: I've answered this very question before. Here's the same I answer I gave another questioner: I have ...
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| Dividing space equally | 9/3/2008 |
Q: Is there a way to equally divide a given area? Example being that I have an area 8.5" x 11" that I ...
A: Yes. What I believe you are trying to do is to create guides that will split your 8.5" x 11" ...
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| Font Default | 8/25/2008 |
Q: Is it possible to specify a font default for an entire project instead of requesting it with each ...
A: That is an excellent question. I don't believe that there is a way to project-specific font ...
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| Importing Text into InDesign | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I have 120 pages of text in a Word document. I am doing the layout for the book in InDesign. I ...
A: I have exactly the solution you are looking for! Very simple. If you haven't already created your ...
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| can not copy text to export | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I am use to using Page Maker as my book design software, but my printer and others recommend using ...
A: Glad to help you. You have three options: 1. Your editor purchases InDesign or InCopy(much ...
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| Exporting in InDesign | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I just put together a 33 page document (text and images), but when I Export to .pdf, InDesign ...
A: Sorry for just now getting back to you. It sounds to me like your file contains a bug. Not always ...
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| Layout | 6/22/2008 |
Q: I need to set up an 8.5"x17" brochure due to the amount of material. I know the inner pages need to ...
A: It depends on the number of folds in the document and the type of folding you do. I'm assuming ...
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| Nested Styles | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I am converting many long, run-on paragraphs of details to bulleted lists in an InDesign 3 document. ...
A: I am completely unfamiliar with this feature. Please let me know if you figure out how to do this. ...
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| Output paginated pdf? | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I had to "dumb down" an indesign document for a printer who was not up to speed with computer apps. ...
A: just wanted to see if my suggestion helped or not.
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| Newbie Question - Document Settings? | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I am very new to Adobe Indesign. I am working on a 200 page full colored book project. The book ...
A: I recommend finding a new printer because frankly it scares me that they're pushing you towards ...
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| Rounded corners for documents | 6/3/2008 |
Q: How do you customise a document so that it has rounded corners? Specifically, I'm trying to finalise ...
A: If you have dozens or even hundreds of name badges you need to create and you'd like to automate the ...
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| Creating an A5 booklet in InDesign | 6/2/2008 |
Q: I'm becoming familiar with Adobe Illustrator but am completely new to InDesign (version 2.0, though ...
A: I found this downloadable tutorial on making an A5 booklet using InDesign: ...
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| Newbie Question - Document Settings? | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I am very new to Adobe Indesign. I am working on a 200 page full colored book project. The book ...
A: Sorry for taking so long to get back to you. The answer to your question depends on how you plan ...
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| Creating an A5 booklet in InDesign | 5/25/2008 |
Q: I'm becoming familiar with Adobe Illustrator but am completely new to InDesign (version 2.0, though ...
A: I apologize for not getting to you sooner as I was out of town until yesterday evening. Do you still ...
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| In Design | 5/17/2008 |
Q: Help - Just got In Design. All document sizes are given in "p" as are all margin sizes - what pray ...
A: Picas. It's an old typesetting term from when all printing was done with lead type. It's a really ...
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| sample master pages | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I already have a 40-page (one column) document in word-format. I'd like to transfer it ...
A: OK, I'll take you through the process in steps. Once you've successfully made it through this first ...
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| sample master pages | 5/4/2008 |
Q: I already have a 40-page (one column) document in word-format. I'd like to transfer it ...
A: Ok, I'll be glad to walk you through this. First step will be to begin a new document and set up the ...
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| Renaming pages (as opposed to layers) | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I am putting together a fairly large document in CS3 InDesign with several layers per page. I want ...
A: I have two suggestions: One is to make a Table of Contents on Page 1 and then create headers and/or ...
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| Renaming pages (as opposed to layers) | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I am putting together a fairly large document in CS3 InDesign with several layers per page. I want ...
A: Sorry, no you can not name the pages. I'm guessing you're just trying to improve navigation within ...
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| Splitting pages | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I have created a brochure using one of InDesign's templates. This contains two pages, designed to be ...
A: I have a great solution for you but first you need to make sure you have guides in the document to ...
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| Indesign and Extra text | 4/22/2008 |
Q: When you have a text box and you have imported text but there is more text than box...how do you ...
A: I believe all you would do is put your cursor to the right of the last visible character in the text ...
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| Change Default Font | 4/18/2008 |
Q: When I create a new document the default font is TIMES when I click on the type tool. How do I ...
A: Ok, easy one. Launch InDesign but don't open any documents. Navigate to the Character palette and ...
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| copying from indiesgn to word | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I often need to copy/paste text from indesign cs2 inito word or elsewhere. I used to be able to do ...
A: Well you've stumped me. I don't work in Windows and I was giving you advice based on research I did ...
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| copying from indiesgn to word | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I often need to copy/paste text from indesign cs2 inito word or elsewhere. I used to be able to do ...
A: <b>First issue</b> I've head that this can work if you're on a PC: Delete the following folder, ...
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| Copying and Pasting text in between documents | 3/21/2008 |
Q: Hey Roy, My classmates and instructors and I are working on an imposition for our magazine ...
A: I think your question is outside my expertise but I will try to help. At the magazine where I work, ...
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| Please HELP urgent! | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I have to submit a file tomorrow and I am in dire straits! I had a 5gig indesign file, indesign cs2 ...
A: First off, I hope you can get your file back! Second, 5 gigs is an ENORMOUS InDesign file. My guess ...
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| InDesign error message - Opening the file | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I am trying to open an InDesign document created in InDesign CS2 using the CS1 version. I cannot ...
A: I believe you may not have the most updated version of CS1 that Adobe released. They released two ...
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