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May 17, 2025
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How do I fix overset text across multiple pages?

  • May 17, 2025
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I'm working on a multi-page document in InDesign and keep encountering overset text issues across several text frames. I’ve tried resizing the text boxes and adjusting the font size, but the problem persists, especially when linked across pages. How can I efficiently locate and fix overset text throughout the entire document without manually checking each page? Is there a better way to automate or streamline this process?

Correct answer Barb Binder

Are you familiar with the Preflight panel and the red light/green light indicators? I work primarily on long documents, and edits on an early page can overset text at the end of the story. Keep an eye on the light indicators. When you see a red light, double click the word "error" to open the Preflight panel and you can see exactly where they occur. Click the page number to navigate quickly to the issue and fix it. 

 

~Barb

 

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Barb Binder
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Community Expert
May 17, 2025

We are always happy to help, @smith_7645.

~Barb

~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training
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Community Expert
May 17, 2025

Are you familiar with the Preflight panel and the red light/green light indicators? I work primarily on long documents, and edits on an early page can overset text at the end of the story. Keep an eye on the light indicators. When you see a red light, double click the word "error" to open the Preflight panel and you can see exactly where they occur. Click the page number to navigate quickly to the issue and fix it. 

 

~Barb

 

~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training
Participant
May 17, 2025

Thanks Mate, It is very useful

Robert at ID-Tasker
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May 17, 2025

@smith_7645 

 

Can you post some sreenshots?

 

And as @BobLevine mentioed - it can be scripted - but do you want to make those TextFrames wider or taller - or both? But then - proportionally or by a specific amount?

 

BobLevine
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Community Expert
May 17, 2025
I suppose it could be scripted.

Did you not notice these overset frames in the first place as you were working?