Get split text column list to read left to right, not column first

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May 10, 2023
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Hello,

I need to get my bulelt list to read left to right then go onto the next line, Indesign seems to have a preference to reorder lists when unbalanced into column first then left to right.

Is there a way to control this reading order that seems baked in?

I need it to be:
ABC
DEF
but indesign reorders to
ACE
BDF

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FRIdNGE

Inspiring

Simplistically:

if, e.g. 3 columns, just some clicks to build it in all the document! 😉

(^/) The Jedi

Test.zip

Robert at ID-Tasker

Brainiac

The only way is if you have 3x column TextFrames - one row high.

Or as high as you need - with column break after each item. But still you'll have to control the height.

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Davelikesbagels_twigAuthor

Participating Frequently

I thought it would be something like that, I've actually went for a table so I can just drop it in and tab through it.
I understand the logic behind why adobe have made it work the way it does, but it would be nice to be able to excert a bit more control over how the list reads.

Currently working on a k-8 math product and pedagogical reasons means kids need to read left to right then next row.

Robert at ID-Tasker

Brainiac

How much text would be for each point?

If they are fairly equal in size - use "gridify" trick - TextFrames will be automatically threaded - then you can set Start In Next TF option in the ParaStyle.

Or it can always be scripted.

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