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donnac82
donnac82
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October 1, 2020
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x and y coordinates relating to pasteboard and not spread

  • October 1, 2020
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This has just recently happened but now when I want to add a text frame at x 32px on my spread it now moves it to x 32px on my pasteboard. 

 

Any suggestions on why this happening and how I can change it back? I've searched all over and can't find how to resolve this! 

 

It's so frustrating!

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Correct answer donnac82

Hi, thanks for yout suggestion. I had the ruler already set to spread but I've just worked out what happened. 

On the transform grid the point was centred now I've put it back to top left corner. Seems so easy now but I just didn't notice before! 

 

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Barb Binder
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Barb BinderCommunity Expert
Community Expert
October 1, 2020

Just as a heads up, if you double click the box where the two rulers intersect, you will reset the zero point to the top left of the page. This is more accurate than dragging the zero point back into position. 

 

~Barb 

~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training
    donnac82
    donnac82Author
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    October 1, 2020

    Thanks for the tip!

      M
      Community Expert
      Manan JoshiCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      October 1, 2020

      Set the ruler to "Ruler per Spread" and then try moving the frame to your desired location

      -Manan

      -Manan
        donnac82
        donnac82AuthorCorrect answer
        Participant
        October 1, 2020

        Hi, thanks for yout suggestion. I had the ruler already set to spread but I've just worked out what happened. 

        On the transform grid the point was centred now I've put it back to top left corner. Seems so easy now but I just didn't notice before! 

         

        M
        Community Expert
        Manan JoshiCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        October 1, 2020

        That would have been my next suggestion, but I thought you were mindful of it 🙂

        -Manan

        -Manan
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