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danis14154847
danis14154847
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June 29, 2017
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Spacing at top of text box

  • June 29, 2017
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There is a default spacing between the top of the text box (blue line) and the start of the text. How do I set my preferences so the top of the first line of text touches the blue line? This is super maddening when try to center text vertically. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

    Correct answer Steve Werner

    Select the type frame. Choose Object > Text Frame Options > Baseline Options.

    It could be a difference in the First Baseline Offset. Try Ascent or Cap Height:

    3 replies

    Phoenix15
    Phoenix15
    Known Participant
    May 11, 2023

    I cannot resolve this. I'm using the same font but in different weights, I cannot get the words to align to bottom or top. I've tried Cap Height, Leading, Ascent. The tiny gap doesn't go. Screenshot attached.

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    Dirk Becker
    Legend
    May 11, 2023

    Have you checked for active baseline grid? Also watch out for different metrics from bullet fonts (not your case, but had that myself), or other ways to use multiple fonts within the line (grep styles etc.). Does the selection outline appear consistent?

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    todde11569938
    Participant
    May 2, 2025

    Imagine this being available in paragraph styles.... would be so much more useful.

    danis14154847
    danis14154847Author
    Participant
    June 29, 2017

    Ascent didn't work. But Cap Height did! Thank you!!!

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    Community Expert
    LaubenderCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    June 30, 2017

    FWIW: Depending on the used font you can have problems with Ascent and/or Cap Height if you want to have an exact alignment with the top edge of the text frame:

    Regards,
    Uwe

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    ffmbezerra_bel
    Participant
    June 4, 2019

    I have the same problem.

    I use the regular AlbertaExtralight type, and in some boxes the text does not line up to the top of the project's default text box in indesign, even though I change it to: TextBox Options> Baseline Options for Leading or Ascending.

    Note: My vertical alignment is enabled for "Align to top".

    What can I do?

      Steve Werner
      Community Expert
      Steve WernerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      June 29, 2017

      Select the type frame. Choose Object > Text Frame Options > Baseline Options.

      It could be a difference in the First Baseline Offset. Try Ascent or Cap Height:

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