Skip to main content
E
Ea244679489sbb
Participant
May 16, 2022
Answered

Create XML from Indesign with still information

  • May 16, 2022
  • 2 replies
  • 266 views

Hey,

I'm trying to export an XML file from Indsign, but I'm only getting this information when I create the XML-file. <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?>

 

How do I tag the document fonts so I get: font size, color style, placement and so on?

This topic has been closed for replies.
Correct answer Jeffrey_Smith

Before you export XML from Indesign, the document needs to be tagged. Window > Utilities > Tags brings up the Tag panel, where you can create tags. Then you need to select content within document, text frames, text, ext. and apply the tag. Keep in mind that tags only defines an element within the document, it does not include style information like font, color, etc.

Here is a link to help better understand a XML workflow.

2 replies

J
Community Expert
Jeffrey_SmithCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
May 16, 2022

Before you export XML from Indesign, the document needs to be tagged. Window > Utilities > Tags brings up the Tag panel, where you can create tags. Then you need to select content within document, text frames, text, ext. and apply the tag. Keep in mind that tags only defines an element within the document, it does not include style information like font, color, etc.

Here is a link to help better understand a XML workflow.

Eric Dumas
Community Expert
Eric DumasCommunity Expert
Community Expert
May 16, 2022

I am not sure XML supports design info. In the past I used xlst file to format data imported.

but that was a few years ago. Transforming XML with XSLT | Real World Adobe InDesign CS4: XML | Peachpit

Check also,

More at Formatting Text With XML in InDesign | CreativePro Network

Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
Using the community Terms of use Privacy Cookie preferences Do not sell or share my personal information ad choicesAdChoices