Make a caption frame style as the default for captions

Question

Hi

Dear all,

I have a default caption frame style [Caption frame]. When I create static or live captions from the image frame it doesn't use my default and I have to apply the style manually. I am sure there is a setting somewhere that tells InDesign to use my chosen style rather than its chosen one. I have, I think, gone through all the various settings but cannot find any options.

I am probably missing something obvious so would be gratefull for someone to give me a clue.

Many thanks.

Ian

James Gifford—NitroPress · Accepted Answer

If you set up a Layer for the captions an object style could be easily applied globally via a script:

The script:

var d = app.activeDocument;
//expects a Layer named Captions and an Object Style named Caption—ajust names as needed
var tf = d.layers.itemByName("Captions").textFrames.everyItem().appliedObjectStyle = d.objectStyles.itemByName("Caption") 
Result:
 

Not sure I follow this. Yes, IF the caption frames are (manually) moved to another layer, you can apply a global fix, but that separates elements of the feature, which is already cranky about how it's managed. Wouldn't it be equal effort and perhaps more stable to just apply the Object Style to each caption frame? Since a manual step has to be involved?

ianhgsy · Answer

Thank you to you all for the various suggestions.    I think I am going to stick James' thoughts and continue doing it manually.  Thanks again. Ian

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