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hibru305572725zfd
Inspiring
August 21, 2024
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How can I cut the shapes at the exact edge of the artboard in InDesign?

  • August 21, 2024
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The blue and yellow shapes are grouped together, but they extend beyond the artboard and into the next page. How can I cut the shapes at the exact edge of the artboard in InDesign?

 

 

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Correct answer rob day

Hi @hibru305572725zfd , Also, you can copy the group and Paste Into a rectangle:

 

 

 

 

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Robert at ID-Tasker
Robert at ID-Tasker
Legend
August 21, 2024

@hibru305572725zfd

 

Just to clarify - there are no "artboards" in InDesign - there are pages.

 

rob day
Community Expert
rob dayCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
August 21, 2024

Hi @hibru305572725zfd , Also, you can copy the group and Paste Into a rectangle:

 

 

 

 

    Abhishek Rao
    Community Manager
    Abhishek RaoCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    August 21, 2024

    Hi @hibru305572725zfd,

     

    Thank you for reaching out. It can be frustrating sometimes. 

     

    To help you better, could you clarify whether you’re trying to crop the shapes to fit exactly within the artboard, or are you looking to keep everything within the bounds of a specific page?

    If you want to cut the shapes at the exact edge of the artboard, one method is to use the "Clipping Path" or "Masking" options. You can also try selecting the shapes and then creating a clipping mask using the artboard’s boundaries.

     

    Leaving the discussion open for our respected community experts to provide further guidance.

     

    Please let me know if this helps. We will be waiting for your response. 

     

    Thank you,
    Abhishek Rao

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    hibru305572725zfdAuthor
    Inspiring
    August 21, 2024

    yeah, I want to make the shape fit exactly within the artboard.

    Abhishek Rao
    Community Manager
    Abhishek RaoCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    August 21, 2024

    Hi @hibru305572725zfd,

     

    Thank you for the clarification! To make the shape fit exactly within the artboard, you can follow these steps:

    1. First, select the shape or group of shapes that you want to fit within the artboard.

    2. Go to the `Window` menu, select `Pathfinder`, and then use the `Crop` option. This will crop your selected shape to the boundaries of the artboard.

    3. If needed, you can manually adjust the shape by selecting it and dragging the edges to fit within the artboard boundaries.

    4. Alternatively, you can create a new rectangle that matches the size of your artboard, place it on top of your shapes, and then go to `Object > Clipping Path > Make`. This will create a clipping mask that fits your shapes within the artboard.

     

    Please give this a try, and let me know if you need further assistance!

     

    Thank you, 
    Abhishek Rao

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