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September 28, 2018
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Is there a Convert to Point Type option in indesign?

  • September 28, 2018
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Hello,

Sorry to boder you if this question has been asked. I wonder  if  there is a Convert to Point Type option in indesign, like in the illustrator? Or something function similar?

Thanks in advance!

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    Correct answer John Mensinger

    No, in InDesign all type is contained in a frame.

    For point type-like behavior, you could set the frame to Auto-Size > Height and Width, and tick the Constraints > No Line Breaks option.

    For efficiency, make it an Object Style and assign a key-shortcut.

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    Barb Binder
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    Barb BinderCommunity Expert
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    September 28, 2018

    Hi Leon:

    As previously stated, no, so tell us what you are trying to accomplish—we can probably help you get where you want to go. Or, note that you can place Illustrator objects into your InDesign layout if we can't.

    ~Barb

    ~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training
      John Mensinger
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      John MensingerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      September 28, 2018

      No, in InDesign all type is contained in a frame.

      For point type-like behavior, you could set the frame to Auto-Size > Height and Width, and tick the Constraints > No Line Breaks option.

      For efficiency, make it an Object Style and assign a key-shortcut.

        J
        Junwoo2387255953vo
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        June 9, 2023

        how do you make it an object style and assign a key-shortcut?

        BobLevine
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        BobLevineCommunity Expert
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        June 9, 2023

        What does this have to do with the topic at hand? Please start a new conversation. This one was asked and answered years ago and you'll get much more help with a new post.

         

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        rob day
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        rob dayCommunity Expert
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        September 28, 2018

        No, You can set type on a path, but there's not a way to convert a text frame into paths via the UI. it probably could be scripted.

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