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michaelh64017536
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May 2, 2018
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How can I create a border like this using InDesign CC2018?

  • May 2, 2018
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Is it possible to create a border of stars that is adjustable when the border is enlarged or reduced in size?

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    Correct answer hammer0909

    You can't do this in InDesign. In Illustrator you could do this several ways including making a pattern brush or using a blend. You're best bet would be to create it in Illustrator and then place it in InDesign. If you need to adjust it, edit the link, adjust in Illustrator, then update in InDesign. Not quite as easy as having it right there in InDesign but pretty simply nonetheless.

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    jmayeroff
    Participant
    May 2, 2018

    As a possible workaround, you could create a rectangle and populate it with the Type on a Path tool using a wingding star or other glyph. Size the type to a common size you might use. When you scale the box, the text stars should adjust in size, as well. I'd just keep a copy in a library for easy use. Not quite as convenient as a stroke style, but easier than starting from scratch each time.

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    boots_n_patches
    Inspiring
    May 3, 2018

    along  that  same  directive … you  can  'place'  your  "star"  image  within  the  *.indd  document.  from  there,  you  can  simply  'copy/paste'  that  image (rather than text) … using  type-on-path  tool.  once  you  have  pasted  enough  "star"  images … you  can  adjust  the  'spacing'  by  using  the  character  palette's  'kern/track'  operands.

    furthermore,  upon  realizing  the  placed  image  is  too  large … you  can  easily  use  the  transform  tool  to  make  image  smaller.  then,  utilize  that  smaller  object.

    just  keep  in  mind … the  orientation  of  that  image  will  follow  the  path … so,  the  image  will  not  always  remain  'upright'.

    JonathanArias
    JonathanArias
    Legend
    May 3, 2018

    that is a great way to do that...

    hammer0909
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    hammer0909Community ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    May 2, 2018

    You can't do this in InDesign. In Illustrator you could do this several ways including making a pattern brush or using a blend. You're best bet would be to create it in Illustrator and then place it in InDesign. If you need to adjust it, edit the link, adjust in Illustrator, then update in InDesign. Not quite as easy as having it right there in InDesign but pretty simply nonetheless.

    JonathanArias
    JonathanArias
    Legend
    May 2, 2018

    i just tried to see if i could load it and i could not.

    i made the box with the stroke using illustrator, here is how: Make a Circle of Stars in Illustrator Quickly and Easily - YouTube

    However i can't load it and if i place it its not editable the way you are asking.

    found this post and it seems somebody used a font:Where can I get some decorative strokes?

    JonathanArias
    JonathanArias
    Legend
    May 2, 2018

    I have never done what you asked. however, in the stroke styles panel from the stroke panel has the option to make a new stroke. you can't make that star from there. however, it lets you load a stroke. So maybe make the stroke in illustrator and load it in indesign?

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