Posts Tagged with ‘Scripting’

How to Install a Script in InDesign That You Found in a Forum or Blog Post

January 11 2012 • 10:48 AM

If you find a script that is just text (not a downloadable file), how do you install it?

Scripted Style Lists

September 23 2011 • 6:40 AM

Did you ever want a list of a document’s paragraph styles where each style name appears in the style’s formatting? Here’s a script that does just that, along with some general tips on copying and pasting script code.

New InDesign Automation book

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.

Fun with the MakeGrid script

July 15 2010 • 2:53 PM

Keith wastes way too much time playing with the handy MakeGrid script that’s included with InDesign CS3 and later.

Drag and Drop AppleScripts for EPUB, IDML, etc.

May 18 2010 • 7:55 PM

These four AppleScripts (and a simple flick of the wrist) can help Mac users explore and edit IDML, EPUB, FLA, and DOCX files.

Find-Change Scripting Goodness

September 28 2009 • 8:05 PM

FindChangeByList is a great script that can save you a lot of time and trouble with text. Now there are other resources to make FindChange scripting easier and more powerful than ever.

Want to Learn AppleScript? Check Out this Book

January 28 2009 • 9:38 AM

AppleScripting isn’t for everyone (Windows users won’t get much out of it, perhaps), but if you want to script InDesign on a Mac, it’s worth learning from the masters…