Making an inline image extend beyond the left margin

[patskyB]

I had this query from a client. I don't think it can be done, but I thought I'd check with you folks first ...

Got a document with lots of inline images. sometimes, there is a bit of text on the left of the image, which the customer would like to extend out beyond the edge of the text frame. I don't see how this could be done, other than turning it into a static image and moving it. Am I right? How can an inline image extend beyond the left margin of the text frame it's sitting in?

Pat.

[Eugene Tyson · Accepted solution]

You'd need to change it to a custom setting and set the X Offset to increase past the text frame

Once you have this done - you can make it an Object Style

https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/using/object-styles.html

Then you can apply the Object Style to the other Inline Objects - which would use the new Anchored Objects settings set in the style. 

If you need to adjust the Anchored Objects - you can edit the Object Style - and all objects will alter.

[patskyB]

Actually there is a bit of a problem with this ...

In this example, there is an image on the second page in it sorrect position:

This is WITHOUT the Custom setting selected.

Choose the custom setting for the object style and this happens:

I can't figure out why! Any suggestions?

If I un-check the Keep within Top/bottom column boundaries checkbox for the object style, that's better but then the image falls off the bottom of the page.

Thanks!

Pat

[patskyB]

@Eugene Tyson Do you have any ideas?

Thanks!

Pat

[Eugene Tyson]

I guess that option is called custom because it's customized for different situations.

I'd need a sample file to see how it can be handled for your situation.

[patskyB]

hi @Eugene Tyson 

Here you go.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/m779elm0qmdscwb/music%20placement%20test.idml?dl=0

If you go to the last page, select the image, and change the object style to "musiv left" you'll see what I mean.

Thanks!

Pat

[patskyB]

"music left"

[Eugene Tyson]

I will have a look at this for you - I just haven't had time.