page size transfer of pdf document

[pjm1971]

I am new to InDesign and apologize if this is obvious question - I have a 5x8 novel that I can transfer in a multipage document - but it never lines up when transferred.   I changed margins on original to 5x8 on the pdf to transfer initially - doesn't line up with 5x8 on the Indesign template.

I transferred original 8.5x11 size and then adjusted margins and once set to 5x8 - the text stays at 8.5x11 and is outside template.

What am I doing wrong?

[Jongware]

It really really sounds like you expect an imported PDF to be edited as text when placed into InDesign.

Is that the case?

[pjm1971]

Thank you for responding. I am not sure what you mean by “edited as text“. Like I said I am new to this. My text transfers normally but on all 250 pages it does not fit into the frame. I am transferring a 5 x 8 PDF document to a 5 x 8 template. I can adjust the text to get it to fit but it only will adjust on one out of the 250 pages. I hope that makes sense

[dave c courtemanche]

Are you placing your PDF into Indesign and not getting the size correct? If so, check the "show import options" box when importing the PDF and choose crop to media.

[pjm1971]

I will try that but I know the PDF is formatted to 5 x 8 and a size to the document I was importing to also two 5 x 8. I assume if my final size is 5 x 8 I need the incoming document to be that size as well correct? I assume I can’t change that size once it is imported…

[dave c courtemanche]

The PDF may be formatted to 5x8, but the import settings may be cropping to artwork, rather than media. That would cause variation and funkiness. There's a script called "replace" that lets you select a placed PDF and conjure up import settings after it is already placed in a document. Very handy.

[pjm1971]

I will give this all a try. Thank you so much for helping. The information that is coming into in design is all text without any images. I will try what you listed here and let you know! Thanks again