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turner111
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July 26, 2023
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Link to word doc in google docs works... once!

  • July 26, 2023
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I just tried out droppping a word doc into google docs & linking it on import.

Worked great.

So, I tried adding a line to see what happens... as soon as I updated the link, ID decided I wanted a page break after every paragraph.

[spoiler alert!]

I don't.

 

Any way around this?

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BobLevine
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BobLevineCommunity Expert
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July 26, 2023

I don't even understand WHY you're doing that. But if linking to either Google Docs and/or Word, you should check out WordsFlow and DocsFlow from em software: Em Software

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turner111Author
Inspiring
July 26, 2023

Hey Bob-

Kind of a workaround to InCopy. Thanks for the link, but based on the subscription pricing, I'll find a different workaround 😉

 

Siderant: HOW is MS Office even still alive? I mean... you've used it, right?

Barb Binder
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Barb BinderCommunity Expert
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July 26, 2023

As noted, I'm testing it out, and like the word-processor feel, but need to see what it's doing in context regarding images, reflow, etc. I realize I could use the Story editor, and I've been trying that out. It's ok so far, but I think it should have its own dedicated "Find" function.
Back to InCopy - search isn't working. I honestly can't tell what's going on here. Expected to search & find a word. I'm searching for a word right there in front of me, and it's not finding it.
And what's the search window up at the top of the IC window for? It opens up a search of the Adobe site? I mean... why?


And what's the search window up at the top of the IC window for? It opens up a search of the Adobe site? I mean... why?

Oh I forgot to address your closing statement, the Search field on the top right of both InDesign and InCopy will allow you to look up how to use a feature. Had you adding "find" it would have opened up a help file to show you how to locate and use the Find/Change dialog box. 

 

Why? To be helpful for a new user.

 

~Barb

~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training
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