How do you alternate page templates for a book using a single page layout?

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March 10, 2023
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Hi,

Books have left and right pages. However, the publisher wants me to layout the book using a single page format. How do I set up indesign templates so they alternate templates automatically?

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Correct answer psellitti

Thanks Lee.

I just did an export to pages vs spreads. You can't really do an alternating single-page layout. The request did not make sense to me. I think the publisher was just referring to the output.

Jumpenjax

Community Expert

You can use the parent page as one single page, add a page each time you need one. It is a little weird for a publisher/printer to ask for a layout like this. But I guess you never know.

Lee- Graphic Designer, Print Specialist, Photographer

Jumpenjax

Community Expert

I do because it is printed front and back. I have been doing this magazine for over 20 years.

Lee- Graphic Designer, Print Specialist, Photographer

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psellittiAuthorCorrect answer

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Thanks Lee.

I just did an export to pages vs spreads. You can't really do an alternating single-page layout. The request did not make sense to me. I think the publisher was just referring to the output.

jmlevy

Community Expert

That's a very strange request… Maybe you misunderstood and that he asked for a single page PDF, but you are absolutely free to work in a facing pages InDesign document, of course.

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psellittiAuthor

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Yeah, that's a strange request for me too. I emailed the publisher and told them I would output a pdf to single pages, not spreads. Much of the time, the simple solution is the best solution.

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