Darlene_Schiebel

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Adjusting Gutter Space in InDesign for Full-Spread Text Layouts

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January 7, 2025
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Hey i study grafic design in germany and got myself with one of my laouts in trouble i think (without knowing)

I have created an InDesign layout where text is used as a design element, with large typography spanning across the full double-page spread. Now, I need to add gutter space (inside margin) after the fact. What is the easiest way to do this without completely reworking the layout?
I added 2 screenshots for better understanding. The black lines in the background on the inner side mark the gutter space.

I am hopefull and greatfull for your help!

James Gifford—NitroPress

Braniac

I'd suggest just adding a 5mm inside bleed to the existing layout.

I agree that a much softer, more pliant — and more durable — binding would be an asset to this unusual project as well.

Robert at ID-Tasker

Braniac

@Barb Binder, @BobLevine, @James Gifford—NitroPress, @Peter Spier, @Joel Cherney

Can you pitch in?

James Gifford—NitroPress

Braniac

(Sorry, can't resist) — are you asking us to gutter snipe, here? 😄

Robert at ID-Tasker

Braniac

How it will be printed and then finished?

Because there might be nothing to do for you - it can be "resolved" during imposition.

Darlene_SchiebelAuthor

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I will send it to print. They need 5mm gutter space and it will be cold glued. I think. After that i will do a double-book-binding by myself.

But if you have any idea of binding which would work better with that i would be happy to adjust.

Robert at ID-Tasker

Braniac

OK. if it will be cold glued - then you don't have too many options - it will always look bad...

How many total pages will you have?