Adobe InDesign CS2
Positioning Text in a Text Frame
With Adobe InDesign, you have many options for positioning text within a text frame. Text can be aligned to the top, center, bottom, or justified. You are also able to create insets to control the distance between the text and the edges of the text frame.
Positioning Text Vertically
InDesign allows you to change the vertical alignment of text within a text frame. By setting text alignment within a frame, you can keep a consistent look throughout your document.
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Using the Selection Tool
, select the text frame -
Right click within the text frame » select Text Frame Options...
The Text Frame Options dialog box appears.
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To preview what the text will look like when changes are made, select Preview
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Under Vertical Justification, from the Align pull-down list, select Top, Center, Bottom, or Justify
NOTE: Choosing Justify will position the text evenly between the top and bottom of the frame. -
OPTIONAL: If Justify is chosen, in the Paragraph Spacing Limit text menu, select the desired space
NOTE: The Paragraph Spacing Limit sets the space between paragraphs in the document. -
Click OK
Adding Inset Spacing
InDesign allows you to control the distance between the text and the border of the text frame. This is called inset spacing, and may be especially useful if your text frame has a visible border.
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Using the Selection Tool
, select the text frame -
Right click within the text frame » select Text Frame Options...
The Text Frame Options dialog box appears. -
To preview what the text will look like when changes are made, select Preview
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Under Inset Spacing, in the Top, Bottom, Right, and Left text boxes, type the desired distance of the text from each edge of the text box
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Click OK
