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August 23, 2022
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Text frames

  • August 23, 2022
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Hello,

I need to create a text frame with some personal information (first/last name) that will be used as a template for other staff in the company. So it has to fit different names and stay at the same spot.

I tried the autofit text option, but am afraid it won't be enough. 

Do you have any suggestions? 

Thanks in advance!

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chrisg11235813
chrisg11235813
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August 23, 2022

Auto Fit can be anchored to one side -- that should make things stay in the same place.

Text alignment can make the text start from the same side of the textbox.

Find the longest name, add some extra space, just in case! use that as your base template.

 

Data Merge is pretty good option if there are a lot of names, the learning curve isn't that steep.

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Eugene TysonCommunity Expert
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August 23, 2022

Can you please show us an example of what you are trying to do?

 

Sounds like you want to do a data merge. I don't think you need AutoFit.

https://helpx.adobe.com/ie/indesign/using/data-merge.html#:~:text=Choose%20Window%20%3E%20Utilities%20%3E%20Data%20Merge,options%20usually%20isn't%20necessary.

 

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