Running "how do I do this in InDesign?" thread.

[wickedwritah]

OK, figured this might be the best way of handling it, because I'm going to have some questions in the coming weeks.

Two questions to start out:
1. How do I change the text vertical alignment in a text box? I want the text centered in the box, not at the top.
2. How do I do a text inset? I want a 1p inside on the inside.

 

[Chi City 81]

Both are done with Control or Apple + B, which brings up a menu which has both options.

Both are easy. Enjoy.

 

[wickedwritah]

Can I pay you to be my InDesign instructor?

Mods: Any chance this can be stickied?

 

[Chi City 81]

How much is it worth to you?

 

[Precious Roy]

Both are done with Control or Apple + B, which brings up a menu which has both options.

Both are easy. Enjoy.

Just to be an ass, there is no such thing as the Apple button. It's called the command key. That's what the stupid InDesign guy kept yelling at us through the entire training program.

 

[mike311gd]

Both are done with Control or Apple + B, which brings up a menu which has both options.

Both are easy. Enjoy.

Just to be an ass, there is no such thing as the Apple button. It's called the command key. That's what the stupid InDesign guy kept yelling at us through the entire training program.

Both are done with Control or Apple + B, which brings up a menu which has both options.

Both are easy. Enjoy.

Just to be an ass, there is no such thing as the Apple button. It's called the command key. That's what the stupid InDesign guy kept yelling at us through the entire training program.

When they stop printing an apple on the key, it'll be called the command key. Until then, apple, anyone?

 

[wickedwritah]

Next question: I am trying to show invisibles (paragraph marks). Tips?

 

[Chi City 81]

Hmmm ... I never used paragraph marks. I do know F7 turns guides on and off.

 

[wickedwritah]

Hmmm ... I never used paragraph marks. I do know F7 turns guides on and off.

Normally that is the case, but I'm using CS3. Wondering if that makes a difference, cuz it's not working here.

 

[Chi City 81]

Damn. I never used CS3. I may be useless to you on a few subjects; I can't imagine too much has changed, though.

 

[audreyld]

apple+option+I to toggle invisibles

indesign calls it showing hidden characters, and it can be found under the type menu as well

 

[wickedwritah]

I'm back!

1. How do I set tabs in InDesign? Still haven't found a way how. I'm sure it's wicked simple.

 

[Chi City 81]

There's actually a TABS floating menu that can be brought up, I believe, under the edit menu.

 

[wickedwritah]

That was easy.

Next question: How do you jump text?

 

[Chi City 81]

That was easy.

Next question: How do you jump text?

By pressing the red + sign and flowing it into a new text box.

 

[wickedwritah]

Just figured it out the second you posted. D'oh.

 

[Gomer]

We use Quark 4.1 with NewsEdit Pro for our pages, but it looks like Indesign CS2 is on the way in the next couple months.

What pairs with Indesign? I know I'm going to have to learn Indesign, but what other program am I likely to be learning at the same time?

 

[Chi City 81]

InCopy

 

[wickedwritah]

InCopy reminds me a little bit of NewsEdit. Amazingly easy interface. If you can, download the 30-day trial from Adobe.com. You will be grateful later.

 

[Pi]

I hope you don't get the ATS MediaDesk interface that marries InCopy and InDesign. It's a ticklish little application.