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November 5, 2021
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InDesign long document (print dictionary)

  • November 5, 2021
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Anyone ever created a print dictionary (long doc; several hundred pages) with InDesign? I've been handed a Word doc complete with guide words in the headers. Know of any scripts that can handle that?

 

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Peter Spier
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Peter SpierCommunity Expert
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November 5, 2021

Not sure what your question is, exactly, but it sounds like you might be asking about running headers that list the first and last reference words on each spread (typically called Dictionary running heads). ID has built-in variables to do that which can be based either on a paragraph style or a character style.

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    Brand BaristaAuthor
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    November 9, 2021

    This sounds like my answer. Off to the tutorials! Thanks.

    Whit.Bee
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    November 5, 2021

    I'd definitely suggest looking into Wordsflow. Don't know if that's what you're considering, linking to the word doc and all.

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      Brand BaristaAuthor
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      November 9, 2021

      Thanks for your response. I believe Peter Spier has given me the answer I need. Wordsflow sounds like something else I can use.

      Dave Creamer of IDEAS
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      Dave Creamer of IDEASCommunity Expert
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      November 5, 2021

      I've created long directories (about 800-1000 pages). What in particular are you having problems with?

      David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)
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      November 9, 2021

      Thanks for your response. I believe Peter Spier has given me the answer I need.

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