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Text frames made to measure

fixed or flexible columns, inset per side, vertical justification, first baseline, column rules, auto-size to the text

Dialog box “Text frames made to measure” in the program, filled in with example values

Where to find itObject › Text Frame Options … · ⌘B

Text frame options control columns, insets and vertical text distribution. You can choose fixed or flexible column widths and set the inset separately on each side. In a book’s information box, this keeps text away from the border and lets you position its first baseline. Column rules separate the columns, and a frame-specific baseline grid allows a different line increment. Auto-sizing adjusts the frame to its text. Check the text flow afterwards because changed widths and insets affect composition.

How to do it

  1. Select the text frame.
  2. Open Object › Text Frame Options …
  3. Set columns, insets and First baseline.
  4. Check the line breaks on the page.

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