IndesignCS3Filter: Is there a way to break threaded text boxes but keep the text that is currently in the frames where it is? [more inside]
posted by nanhey on Nov 7, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm looking for a job doing presentation graphics (in law firms, possibly financial firms); this is about 30% of my current job at a law firm. I'm one of very few "experts" at my firm which isn't very technologically advanced in this area, so I'm afraid that my skills won't cut it in the outside world. I need advice on how to upgrade my skills. [more inside]
posted by kenzi23 on Sep 30, 2009 - 2 answers

How can I efficiently crop pages to the trim area in Adobe Acrobat 9? [more inside]
posted by TochterAusElysium on Sep 14, 2009 - 2 answers

What are some tried and true resources for someone who needs to become more familiar and efficient with Photoshop and InDesign? [more inside]
posted by bookmammal on Jun 28, 2009 - 3 answers

I have been having a pervasive printing error that I, as a professional should know how to avoid/solve but I can't seem to stop cutout images from printing richer than the surrounding color. Let me explain... [more inside]
posted by Foam Pants on Apr 13, 2009 - 15 answers

Why are my palettes moving in InDesign? [more inside]
posted by UnclePlayground on Apr 10, 2009 - 5 answers

Looking for a way to compare linked filed in InDesign with the linked files in folder that contains both said files and other unlinked ones. [more inside]
posted by travis08 on Apr 1, 2009 - 11 answers

Adobe CS vs. CS2 vs. CS 4 compatibility...what are my options? [more inside]
posted by JoanArkham on Apr 1, 2009 - 20 answers

Is there a fool-proof way to consistently print high-quality drafts out of InDesign CS3? (my prints rarely look like the on-screen version) [more inside]
posted by siclik on Mar 17, 2009 - 18 answers

I just purchased 24 Indesign licenses, for OS X. I am planning to install Indesign on one mac, then copy the image to the others using Carbon Copy Cloner. Am I going to have to manually type in the license key for each installation of Indesign? [more inside]
posted by mecran01 on Jan 16, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm trying to layout a membership directory in Indesign CS2. How do I get sets of data (name, address, email, et.), merged one after another, without setting up individual text boxes and manually placing them? I'm looking for a text flow option of some sort. [more inside]
posted by kristymcj on Dec 9, 2008 - 1 answer

Farkin' InDesign is screwing up this job.... [more inside]
posted by omnipotentq on Nov 7, 2008 - 7 answers

PrepressFilter: Issues with film output of our PDFs We're having a problem with specific letters dropping out, specifically the "i" and and hyphens "-" [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 29, 2008 - 7 answers

When it comes to document interactivity, what are PDF files really capable of? Which features are best for creating dynamic displays of information? What are some of the best examples you've seen of interactive PDFs? [more inside]
posted by ElfWord on Sep 27, 2008 - 10 answers

self-publishing/layout question: I've drawn my comic to have 8.5" X 11" (21.6 cm X 27.9cm) dimensions. I want to shrink it down to fit in a 17cm X 26 cm comic book. [more inside]
posted by radiocontrolled on Sep 24, 2008 - 4 answers

I've messed up the dimensions of a booklet I designed in Indesign CS3, and I've only realised on getting it ready for the printers. Can I scale the whole document down from B5 to A5?
posted by twistedonion on Sep 18, 2008 - 7 answers

Adobe InDesign: Why, when moving pages around within a document, will it cause the design elements (all frames, text boxes, graphics, etc.) on the following pages to shift 1/8" to the left or right? [more inside]
posted by cuddles.mcsnuggy on Jul 27, 2008 - 11 answers

How do I link a bunch of documents together into a binder which automatically updates when changes are made? [more inside]
posted by special-k on Jun 11, 2008 - 8 answers

Adobe Indesign: I'm getting weird lines on my images when i export in Jpeg. [more inside]
posted by herbiehancock00 on May 14, 2008 - 10 answers

How can I convert varying sized boxes to a uniform size in InDesign? [more inside]
posted by slowfasthazel on Apr 23, 2008 - 2 answers

How to make InDesign export colours properly? [more inside]
posted by djgh on Apr 17, 2008 - 20 answers

I am new to Adobe InDesign and need to understand the embedding/linking of images and graphics. [more inside]
posted by punkfloyd on Mar 14, 2008 - 14 answers

When I build a spot gradient in Indesign or Illustrator I'm not getting exactly what I want. What I want: a very dark blue (say, PMS 2756) to black - with the blue getting darker and darker toward black. What I get on screen and on proof: the blue becoming a lighter gray, then the gray darkening toward black. I assume the solution rests in using a blue > nothing gradient in a layer above a blue > black and messing with overprinting / transparency but I'm unsure how to proceed. Any advice?
posted by luriete on Mar 12, 2008 - 11 answers

What resources would help me redesign my club's magazine (laid out in Indesign)? [more inside]
posted by showbiz_liz on Mar 8, 2008 - 5 answers

My goodness! All the linked files in these InDesign CS3 layouts are scattered all over creation. How can my users relink them quickly? [more inside]
posted by dosterm on Jan 11, 2008 - 6 answers

Is there a way to export color swatch information from InDesign into text? [more inside]
posted by slowfasthazel on Jan 3, 2008 - 8 answers

Where is the best place to start learning Agile/Rapid Application Development (RAD) techniques when I've got one week to come up with a new website/CMS for our newspaper? [more inside]
posted by Galt on Dec 12, 2007 - 14 answers

Printing/InDesign: What's the best way to collect information from a user (lets say business card info) and automate the process of sending an InDesign file to the printer? [more inside]
posted by unsigned on Dec 11, 2007 - 10 answers

Design filter. Help me layout a circular dial. Both InDesign and Illustrator are making this very tricky. Is there a plugin or other program that can help? HELP! [more inside]
posted by spakto on Nov 19, 2007 - 4 answers

What is the best way to publish a part catalog for printing and the web? [more inside]
posted by colecovizion on Nov 9, 2007 - 4 answers

Question on converting numbers into formatted text with Excel. [more inside]
posted by Optimus Chyme on Nov 7, 2007 - 5 answers

InDesignFilter: 'Export' defaults randomly changing from PDF to TXT. WTF? [more inside]
posted by Pecinpah on Oct 11, 2007 - 8 answers

Where might I find the least expensive, legitimate copy of Adobe Indesign for a college student who lives in Canada? [more inside]
posted by JaySunSee on Oct 11, 2007 - 7 answers

I'm looking for some instruction on the basics of design and layout - and I found this workshop by the National Seminars Group, but am a little suspicious (I didn't even like the layout of the course brochure). [more inside]
posted by greggish on Oct 2, 2007 - 9 answers

How can I extract the font and color information from an *Illustrator* file's paragraph styles and character styles? An ordered plain-text list would be great, coded CSS based on style names even greater. [more inside]
posted by pinto on Aug 29, 2007 - 1 answer

Typographers of the world, help me! How does one get lines of type to line up precisely in a two-column format? [more inside]
posted by deadcowdan on Aug 27, 2007 - 12 answers

I have a book on a wiki (mediawiki). I will be laying out that book in InDesign. Is there any way to whoooosh the content straight from mediawiki to the InDesign template (via XML or something)? [more inside]
posted by Tlogmer on Aug 9, 2007 - 4 answers

Where can I find a good indesign template for a catalog design?
posted by Macboy on Aug 9, 2007 - 4 answers

PDF filter: How do I tweak my PDF so that when it opens the search pane is visible, and the bookmarks bar visible, but with all bookmarks collapsed? [more inside]
posted by man on the run on Jul 17, 2007 - 6 answers

Is there any way to generate a series of swatches around a specific spot color in either Illustrator, InDesign, or CorelDraw? [more inside]
posted by Optimus Chyme on May 15, 2007 - 14 answers

I use tables in Indesign for lots of layout control purposes - they are fantastic for building very complex grids and forms. I often use them to build graphs as well, even simple bar graphs, but am having a big problem now. [more inside]
posted by luriete on Feb 6, 2007 - 9 answers

Any advice or resources on best practices when designing printed forms in InDesign CS2? I have a registration form to design (and will have several dozen others to redesign in the new year) and would like to do things right the first time. [more inside]
posted by bcwinters on Dec 13, 2006 - 4 answers

My husband is going to be tested on his page layout skills. The interviewers are looking at both speed and quality. He gets to pick either Quark 7 or (the current version of) Indesign. But there's a dilemma ... [more inside]
posted by kmel on Dec 7, 2006 - 15 answers

InDesign Filter: What's the best strategy for applying a certain master page only to pages with a certain heading style? [more inside]
posted by cowbellemoo on Nov 13, 2006 - 1 answer

Was working on an InDesign file, and i just up and crashed. Now it's corrupted, as are the saved copies. [more inside]
posted by niles on Nov 2, 2006 - 8 answers

I fill out a lot of the same postal form, just with small amounts of different information in it. This form needs to be printed out a couple dozen times a day. Is it possible to dreates a PDF in Acrobat or Indesign that has a user-fillable text box that will show up when printed? I'm currently just editing and printing a Word doc, which is less than ideal.
posted by clango on Oct 18, 2006 - 9 answers

InDesign, Acrobat and spot colors to PDF?! [more inside]
posted by beerbajay on Sep 14, 2006 - 7 answers

Trouble with typesetting international text using Times New Roman on OS X? [more inside]
posted by KirkJobSluder on Aug 10, 2006 - 5 answers

How can I stop Adobe InDesign from restarting its footnote numbering? [more inside]
posted by omair on Aug 2, 2006 - 1 answer

I just installed the Creative Suite2 on my new Intel-based iMac. If I have InDesign open Photoshop will crash upon opening or crash InDesign and open Photoshop. The two will not run simultaneously. A fresh reinstall did not fix the problem. [more inside]
posted by spakto on Jul 28, 2006 - 24 answers