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January 25, 2022
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Making an inline image extend beyond the left margin

  • January 25, 2022
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I had this query from a client. I don't think it can be done, but I thought I'd check with you folks first ...

 

Got a document with lots of inline images. sometimes, there is a bit of text on the left of the image, which the customer would like to extend out beyond the edge of the text frame. I don't see how this could be done, other than turning it into a static image and moving it. Am I right? How can an inline image extend beyond the left margin of the text frame it's sitting in?

 

Pat.

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Correct answer Eugene Tyson

You'd need to change it to a custom setting and set the X Offset to increase past the text frame

Once you have this done - you can make it an Object Style

https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/using/object-styles.html

 

 

Then you can apply the Object Style to the other Inline Objects - which would use the new Anchored Objects settings set in the style. 

 

If you need to adjust the Anchored Objects - you can edit the Object Style - and all objects will alter.

 

 

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Eugene TysonCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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January 26, 2022

You'd need to change it to a custom setting and set the X Offset to increase past the text frame

Once you have this done - you can make it an Object Style

https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/using/object-styles.html

 

 

Then you can apply the Object Style to the other Inline Objects - which would use the new Anchored Objects settings set in the style. 

 

If you need to adjust the Anchored Objects - you can edit the Object Style - and all objects will alter.

 

 

    patskyB
    patskyBAuthor
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    January 27, 2022

    Actually there is a bit of a problem with this ...

    In this example, there is an image on the second page in it sorrect position:

    This is WITHOUT the Custom setting selected.

    Choose the custom setting for the object style and this happens:

    I can't figure out why! Any suggestions?

     

    If I un-check the Keep within Top/bottom column boundaries checkbox for the object style, that's better but then the image falls off the bottom of the page.

     

    Thanks!

    Pat

     

    patskyB
    patskyBAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    January 27, 2022

    @Eugene Tyson Do you have any ideas?

    Thanks!

    Pat

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