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Oct 24, 2026 9:33 PM UTC
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How to create a style to make a textbox to a specific width

Indesign 21.6 x 64 Windows 11

I am working on a book with a lot of captions and need a style or shortcut that will set the caption box to a specific width. If it would also set the height to fit the content will be a bonus. 

 

Thanks to those who know more than me,

Joe

leo.r
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Oct 24, 2026 9:47 PM UTC

p.s. you can find the option to set the height to fit the content in object style settings, too.

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leo.r
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Oct 24, 2026 9:43 PM UTC

You can set a specific width in Object Style > Size and Position Options.

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leo.r
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Oct 24, 2026 9:47 PM UTC

p.s. you can find the option to set the height to fit the content in object style settings, too.

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