Posts by Keith Gilbert

Frustrated by the stacking order of objects being the opposite of what you want? Keith shows how to control this with Step & Repeat.

Did you know that tables can span multiple columns in a frame? Keith shows you how.

Using the CS5 Split Columns feature causes InDesign to ignore any “Keep Options” assigned to the text. Here’s a workaround.

A thick new book on InDesign automation is just the ticket for those who want a deep-dive into JavaScript and XML.

Here’s a sneaky way to specify frame width as part of an Object Style.

Keith shows how to use the Notes feature to quickly hide text instead of deleting it.

Keith shows an easy way to create a straddle head that works in all versions of InDesign.

Keith is feeling ignored by InDesign today. Discover four situations where InDesign, like a headstrong teenager, ignores your wishes.

Keith has created a simple set of scripts that let you choose to output single pages or reader spreads when you export to Interactive PDF.

Beware of this bug that can make anchored objects fail to print or output to PDF in CS5.