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November 30, 2016
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Sidenote system in new document

  • November 30, 2016
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Hello community,

I want to create sidenotes (or "margin notes") and to set up a sidenote system in new inDesign documents.

Somebody know how can I do that ?

I work with InDesign CC 2015

I'm on Mac OS X Yosemite

Thank you !

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Correct answer Barb Binder

You can do this in InDesign using anchored frames. Put the notes in a separate text frame, and drag the blue square in the top right corner to where you want to place the anchor.

You can Alt/Opt click the anchor symbol on an anchored frame to set the properties. Once anchored, as the text reflows, the frame moves along with the anchor.

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Barb Binder
Barb Binder
Community Expert
December 2, 2016

It looks like you want to align away from the spine:

Or if you are using styles:

~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training
    clovisd47241245
    clovisd47241245Author
    New Participant
    December 9, 2016

    Thank you @Barbinder ! When I tried, InDesign not responding. I had to create a new document and actually it works perfectly.

    Thank you !

      Barb Binder
      Barb Binder
      Community Expert
      December 9, 2016

      That's great news, ClovisD. Glad it is working for you.

      ~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training
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        Peter Kahrel
        Community Expert
        November 30, 2016

        Funny -- you copy a screenshot from a web page that deals with setting up sidenotes (http://www.kahrel.plus.com/indesign/sidenotes.html), then you ask how to set up sidenotes.

        Peter

          Obi-wan Kenobi
          Obi-wan Kenobi
          Brainiac
          November 30, 2016

          Aha! 

          (^/)

            Barb Binder
            Barb BinderCorrect answer
            Community Expert
            November 30, 2016

            You can do this in InDesign using anchored frames. Put the notes in a separate text frame, and drag the blue square in the top right corner to where you want to place the anchor.

            You can Alt/Opt click the anchor symbol on an anchored frame to set the properties. Once anchored, as the text reflows, the frame moves along with the anchor.

            ~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training
              clovisd47241245
              clovisd47241245Author
              New Participant
              December 1, 2016

              Perfect ! Thank you BarbBinder for this answer very simple !

              I tried today and I have an other question : in "my" picture (thanks pkahrel​ ) the "margin notes" are left-justified on the left page, right-justified on the right page. ​

              How can I do for keep the good "style paragraph"  (left-justified or right-justified) if I add text before ?

              clovisd47241245
              clovisd47241245Author
              New Participant
              December 1, 2016

              Well, in 'my' picture they're actually left-justified on the right-hand page and right-justified on the left-hand page.

              Question now is, what do you mean by 'good "style paragraph"' and by 'if I add text before'? Before what?


              maybe is it clearer with 2 pictures pkahrel ? Thank you !

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