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In this episode, we'll set up columns within a single text frame, inset spacing so the text doesn't stick to the edges of the box, vertical alignment, and a frame that automatically adjusts its height to fit the content. Let's get started. Hello, welcome back to the Complete Adobe InDesign Series from Cerdas Inovasi Digital. Text Frame Options is a special setting for text frames. With this dialog, one text frame can be divided into several columns with internal spacing. Open the bulletin file.
Step 1: Open Text Frame Options
Select the main article frame and press Ctrl B, or right-click and choose Text Frame Options. The dialog opens with several categories on the left, General, Column Rules, Baseline Options, and Auto Size.
Step 2: Columns and Gutter
In the Columns section, enter the number 3 and set the gutter to 5 mm. Check Preview, and the text immediately flows into 3 columns within 1 frame. This method is more practical than creating 3 separate frames.
Step 3: Inset Spacing
Select the cream-colored info box next to it. The text is stuck to the edges of the box. Open Text Frame Options and enter Insert Spacing of 4 mm on all sides. The text now has breathing space inside the box.
Step 4: Vertical Justification
Still in the same dialog, change Vertical Justification Align to Center. The text is now centered vertically within the box. The bottom alignment option places the text at the bottom, suitable for captions above images.
Step 5: Auto-Size
Select the title frame and open the Auto Size category. Choose Auto Sizing Height Only. The frame's height now automatically adjusts to the number of lines, with no extra blank space and no overset. Column settings and vertical alignment options are also available in the Control Panel when a text frame is selected, without opening the dialog.
Step 6: Control Panel
Use the dialog if you need to fully adjust inset spacing or auto size. Done
Done!
We've used Text Frame Options for columns and gutter, inset spacing, vertical justification, and auto size. In the next episode, we'll insert special characters and glyphs. Need a layout design for a magazine, book, brochure, product catalog, company profile, or annual report? Cerdas Inovasi Digital provides layout and print design services, as well as InDesign courses from beginner to advanced. Want to master the entire series? 104 episodes covering the interface up to magazine and book projects? All episodes, complete with PDF step-by-step guides, exercise files, and project files, are available to premium tutorial subscribers. Subscribe starting at Rp69.000 per month, save 28% with the 12-month package, or pay once Rp999.000 for lifetime access. Want just one class? Buy single classes with lifetime access. Subscribe now at the premium page cerdasinovasidigital.com Contact us via WhatsApp, or visit cerdasinovasidigital.com Thank you for watching, see you in the next episode. Thank you for watching, see you in the next episode.
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