Identify Horizontally Scaled Text script

[maxe89872807]

Hello, I'm searching for script that could identify (find) horizontally scaled text in an InDesign document. In my mind running the script would search for any fonts scaled over or under 100%. If found the script would jump to that text box. The version of InDesign I'm using is CS5.5 (not sure if that matters)

[TᴀW]

This can be done with InDesign's built-in preflight feature. Not sure if it's available in CS5.5 though. If it is, do you really need a script? If it isn't, perhaps it's time to upgrade? 😉

Ariel

[lfcorullon · Accepted solution]

Yes, there is an option to find "Non-porportional Type Scaling".

[maxe89872807]

Thank you! This is even better than the script option

[lfcorullon]

var words = app.selection[0].parentStory.words;
var faux = [];
for (var i=0; i<words.length; i++) {
     if (words.horizontalScale > 100) {
     faux.push(words.contents);
     words.fillColor = app.activeDocument.colors.itemByName("Yellow");
//~ app.select(words);
     }
}
alert("Found words:\r" + faux.join("\r"));

It's a good first step.