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sangamesh H
sangamesh H
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March 24, 2017
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How to export text file from Indesign CC

  • March 24, 2017
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Dear Sir,

Please give me your support for: How to export as a single text file form Indesign CC.

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    Correct answer vinny38

    Exporting a selection:

    1. select some text
    2. go File > Export > choose the desired format (RTF, text only or tagged text...)

    Exporting a story (meaning all the text placed in a text frame or in threaded frames):

    1. just place the cursor anywhere in the text, without selecting anything
    2. go File > Export > choose the desired format (RTF, text only or tagged text...)

    Exporting all text:

    1. Window > Utilities > Script > run "Exportallstories" script.
    2. Choose desired format and set location. Be aware this script will create a different text file for each story. This can be a hassle if your document has many many stories...
    3. More details here: https://indesignsecrets.com/exporting-all-stories-text-rtf.php

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    _Aaron_9278756
    _Aaron_9278756
    Known Participant
    April 19, 2018

    In my experience, Acrobat's Export to Word function does a much better job than ID, particularly for complex multi-storied layouts. In a standard layout, exporting from ID may give you dozens of discrete tiny files. Piecing them together is a ridiculous task.

    There's a Rorohiko plug-in that does a better job than ID alone, but Acrobat seems to do a great job and maintains layout surprisingly well.

      vinny38
      vinny38Correct answer
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      March 24, 2017

      Exporting a selection:

      1. select some text
      2. go File > Export > choose the desired format (RTF, text only or tagged text...)

      Exporting a story (meaning all the text placed in a text frame or in threaded frames):

      1. just place the cursor anywhere in the text, without selecting anything
      2. go File > Export > choose the desired format (RTF, text only or tagged text...)

      Exporting all text:

      1. Window > Utilities > Script > run "Exportallstories" script.
      2. Choose desired format and set location. Be aware this script will create a different text file for each story. This can be a hassle if your document has many many stories...
      3. More details here: https://indesignsecrets.com/exporting-all-stories-text-rtf.php
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