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jinda55
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April 24, 2012
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How do you add page borders in InDesign?

  • April 24, 2012
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How do you add page borders in Adobe InDesign CS5.5?

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Correct answer Erica Gamet

I know this thread is ancient, but was recently resurrected...but there is actually a script that creates page borders, for what it's worth.

Indiscripts :: PageBorder | Show your Clients the Limits!

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derekteacher
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November 15, 2019

I may have found a simple solution for you. Find a nice picture with whatever design you like. Lay that over the entire page. When you are doing with that you can then get the rectangle tool and overlay a box on to the picture. Fill in rectangle as white and you are good to go. Here is a .gif. that demonstrates the process. Also, I understood your question right away. Some people can complicate a Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwhich. 

    Erica Gamet
    Erica GametCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    February 9, 2017

    I know this thread is ancient, but was recently resurrected...but there is actually a script that creates page borders, for what it's worth.

    Indiscripts :: PageBorder | Show your Clients the Limits!

      jane-e
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      jane-eCommunity Expert
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      February 9, 2017

      Erica, that's great!

      By the way, I loved hearing you on IDS #240 on January 29 — lots of good info there!

      Erica Gamet
      Erica Gamet
      Inspiring
      February 9, 2017

      Maybe it'll do the trick for you. I tested it yesterday in 2017 and it seems to work just fine.

      Glad you enjoyed the podcast...it was a blast to do!

      cmgap
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      cmgapCommunity Expert
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      February 8, 2017

      Why is using a frame with a border and locking it not the way to go with this question? On your master page add a rectangle frame (cmd F) add your desired border effect by setting the Stroke to whatever width you want and lock it in place. It won't move or get in your way. If you want to override the master to change 'border' color you can shift-click on it to select it and change the color, width etc.

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      Eugene TysonCommunity Expert
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      April 24, 2012

      Page borders? I'm not sure what you're asking but you ca use the Rectangle Tool in the Tool Bar on the left to Add a Rectangle around the page.

      You can apply a stroke colour by going to Colour Panel and selecting the Proxy for  the stroke and the colour you need.

      And you increase the Stroke Width by going to the Stroke Panel.

        maximm45742278
        maximm45742278
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        October 12, 2016

        How are you not sure what a "page border" is?

          jayArk
          jayArk
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          February 8, 2017

          1. Yes, it's indeed may be confusing to understand what a Page Border is. Especially if you are not novice. For example, you probably won't find confusing to define what "Empty Text Frame" in InDesign is? Simple? He he, ask serious scripters... And let them think twice

          2. CorelDraw IS NOT InDesign competitor, never was and never be. Sorry, only non-professional users of both apps think so.

          3. Yes, InDesign IS NOT an ideal app at all. Just the right tool for the right job. And for the professionals. I won't be surprised if adding a 'page frame' (whatever that thing means) in PowerPoint (say) is a lot easier.

          and let the user be more creative in oppose to being techy

          Absolutely disagreed.

          Did you ever try to do in ID something more complex than a b-card or flyer?

          Some 'classic' quotes for fun:

              "It is impossible to make anything foolproof, because fools are so ingenious." © Robert Heinlein

              "Those who try to build idiot-proof systems always underestimate the persistence and ingenuity of idiots." © unknown?

              "If you make your system more idiot-proof the idiots will build a bigger idiot" © unknown?

              "You can make something foolproof, but not damnfoolproof" © unknown?

          And here's my favorite:

          Which instrument should I buy to write an opera? ©


          Looks like i hurt you by my comment, Yes you are right im not a pro but im working with Adobe product since Adobe 1 (came out 1990) i mostly design actions and batches for some design companies now, Quality adviser for 5 print houses and i moderate 2 design forums

          what i said here was true and i didnt want to hurt anyone or downgrade a huge program like Adobe, so dont get insulted , we are all trying to help each other to make things better

          hope we all understand.

          Competition means a thing other people use to the job that can be done by your product so Yes Corel is a Competition, it does illustrator and indesign job.

          We only grow if we be open minded

          Regards everyone

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