When i do master pages, why does what i do go on all the pages even when i dont select all?

[Rivkah5FC6]

I select master pages, draw a box on one page and then i highlight the pages i want with the master, when i right click and press "apply master to pages" i select the same pages. but then it still applies the master to ALL pages. Why?

[Barb Binder · Accepted solution]

When you create a new document, the A-Master is automatically applied to all body pages in the document. Anything you add to the A-Master will immediately appear on all of the body pages assigned A-Master. Look at your Pages panel. The little As in the top outside corners indicate that the A-Master is applied. 

If you want a different look for some of the pages, add a B-Master. Add the box and then assign B to the specific body pages that need the box. 

~Barb 

[Rivkah5FC6]

Thank you very much. I really appreciate you taking your time to answer me.
Rivkah

[Barb Binder]

Hi Rivkah:

We are always happy to help.

~Barb