Cannot put text in header area with 'primary text frame' enabled

Question

So I am trying to create a running header for my document. I initially set up my document to have 'primary text frame' option enabled, as it's intended for a book.

The problem shows up when I want to create a running header by putting new text frame outside the margin (which is the primary text frame). That new frame cannot contain any text. Then, I noticed that the text only shows up when I move the new frame inside the margin. So in other words, the text can only 'live' inside the margin.

I tried creating new documents, with 'primary text frame' disabled, and I can do what I want just fine. Text can show up outside the margin in a text frame.

However, I want to keep 'primary text frame' enabled so I don't need to add new text frame for every new pages that I need. Any suggestions?

jmlevy · Accepted Answer

I think it has nothing to do with the fact that you are using a primary text frame.  My guess is that the text in the new text frame you have created for your running header is aligned to the baseline grid and since the baseline grid is inside the margins, you get overset text.

Robert at ID-Tasker · Answer

@Martinus38286752iiom Looking at your screenshot - @jmlevy is right.

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