Placing Word Doc Text as CMYK

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      Jill
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      Hello,

      I’ve recently received feedback from my printer that:

      “When importing files from Word or other programs, make sure that the file is CMYK. When you convert from word, anything that was black becomes a color build so always double check that before submitting the final files.”

      What I found from a web search, is that it is impossible to convert word docs to cmyk. InDesign handles that. Please note that I’m “placing” text from word into InDesign. I’ve viewed several Lynda.com tutorials, googled as much as possible, and can find nothing relating to the above statement.

      Is there a way to make sure text placed into inDesign from word is cmyk? I always handled that in inDesign. I haven’t encountered this issue with other printers, so I want to see if anyone here has some insight into this.

    • #81874

      After the text is placed in InDesign, Swatches->Add Unnamed Colors. There may be an RGB black in the Swatches Palette. Delete and replace with the Black swatch. Window->Output->Separations Preview->Uncheck Black to see if there is any built black. Your black text should be 100% Black (No Cyan, Magenta, Yellow).

      The fact that your printer is asking for this is an indication that they are a good printer and care how your work looks!

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