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Allen Jack Armstrong
Inspiring
March 9, 2017
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Master page object to Front

  • March 9, 2017
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I need to hide part of the text frame in the body pages behind an object on the master page. I've tried every combination I can think of for Bring to Front, Send to Back, Runaround. No luck. Help?

Thanks,

Jack

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    binitam7133843
    Participant
    September 20, 2018

    Check out this. This is the right solution. Master Page Elements in Front of Other Objects | InDesign CC Tutorial - YouTube

    Arnis Gubins
    Arnis Gubins
    Inspiring
    March 9, 2017

    By definition, objects on the Master Page are always behind items on the Body pages. Best you can do is set a run-around on the Master Page object(s) to repel objects on the Body pages.

    As an awkward work-around, you could copy the item from the Master Page and paste it on top of the Body page. Flow issues may be a problem with content updates.

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    Allen Jack ArmstrongAuthor
    Inspiring
    March 9, 2017

    Thank you, Ian and Arnis. I was afraid that would be the answer. Sigh. Now to attempt to invent another solution.

    Thanks so much for your help.

    Jack

    Ian Proudfoot
    Ian Proudfoot
    Legend
    March 9, 2017

    This could probably be automated with some ExtendScript. Depending on what is required of course.

    Ian

    Ian Proudfoot
    Ian Proudfoot
    Legend
    March 9, 2017

    Allen,

    I don't think it is possible to do what you are trying to do. The master page content is effectively a back-drop to the page that can't directly affect the content of the body page. The only changes that will affect the body page formatting are template text frame positions and run-around properties for graphics.

    Ian

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