Add Custom Text at the Beginning of Each Line
By: David Blatner
March 19 2012 • 2:15 PM
When you need to add text to the beginning of each line automatically, this trick can really come in handy!
How to Install a Script in InDesign That You Found in a Forum or Blog Post
By: David Blatner
January 11 2012 • 10:48 AM
If you find a script that is just text (not a downloadable file), how do you install it?
New InDesign Automation book
By: Keith Gilbert
May 27 2011 • 9:31 AM
A thick new book on InDesign automation is just the ticket for those who want a deep-dive into JavaScript and XML.
Stand Autocorrect on its ear
By: Keith Gilbert
September 21 2010 • 2:41 PM
Keith tells how to use “prohibited” special characters (em dashes, trademarks, tabs, etc.) with Autocorrect.
Transpose two characters
By: Keith Gilbert
June 8 2010 • 5:33 AM
Keith whips up a cool script to swap the order of two characters.
Store Live Captions in libraries
By: Keith Gilbert
May 21 2010 • 2:44 PM
Learn a handy way to create repetitive Live Captions in InDesign CS5 easily, plus a workaround to a caption line-wrapping limitation.
Add a Digit with GREP Groups
September 18 2009 • 8:30 AM
A simple introduction to grouping GREP expressions shows how easy it is to manipulate found text in all sorts of time-saving ways.