InDesign • How to Quickly Style a WHOLE Book • Interior Print Design Layout Process || PART ONE
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Күн бұрынThis is a video for fellow graphic designers who are looking to speed up their book layout process. In this video duology, I am able to style (not design!) an entire book in about an hour.
I also answer some questions about InDesign features (& errors and how to bypass them.) Why does InDesign use the wrong style when I import and place a Word document? Why is my text always highlighted? How do I keep italic and bold formatting when importing to InDesign? How do I save all my book documents at once rather than saving them one at a time?
0:00 - Intro
00:29 - Manuscript Preparation
01:09 - Reviewing the Template File
01:38 - Ebook File Naming Conventions
03:03 - Using GREP Styles to Fix Orphans Automatically
04:15 - Creating a No Break Character Style
06:49 - Keep Paragraph Lines Together with Keep Options
07:57 - Ebook Tip - Split Document
09:21 - Placing a Word Document into InDesign
10:07 - How to Bring Word Doc into InDesign with Correct Style
11:46 - Clearing Overrides/Why is my Text Highlighted?
12:03 - How to Apply an Italic Character Style Automatically with GREP
15:45 - How to Remove Manual Returns Automatically with GREP
17:16 - Removing Tab Characters Automatically with GREP
18:12 - Style a Whole Book, Not Just One Document
18:31 - Creating Chapter Documents and Placing Word Docs
19:08 - InDesign Glitch, Placed Document Comes in Last-Edited Style
19:41 - Placing Chapter Files into a Book Document
20:01 - InDesign, Save All Open Files at Once
20:11 - Contact Us
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@rthomps1ify 2 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh! I’ve been using InDesign for years and never knew I could automatically fix widows and orphans 😭 thank you so much!
@beckysgraphicdesign 2 жыл бұрын
Happy to help! Yes, this saves SO MUCH TIME in long documents!!
@thepurpleufo Жыл бұрын
Becky and Kayla's videos here comprise the greatest group of book-creation videos I've ever seen. Great work. Thank you. Just wanted to add something though: For all the many Macintosh users out there who may have been left scratching their heads when Kayla quickly saved all her open InDesign files with a key combination, she showed it only for Windows users and didn't mention the key combination for Macintosh users...so here's what to do: TO SAVE ALL OPEN INDESIGN FILES MACINTOSH: Command - Option - Shift - s WINDOWS: Control - Alt - Shift - s This saves all the files but leaves the files open. TO CLOSE ALL OPEN INDESIGN FILES MACINTOSH: Command - Option - Shift - w WINDOWS: Control - Alt - Shift - w I've heard people say that sometimes this key combination just saves and closes one file, but in my experience, these key combinations always work as expected.
@beckysgraphicdesign Жыл бұрын
Ooh, thanks for this valuable comment!
@softsoundart7460 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial. Very clear and helpful. Thank you.
@mukarimu Жыл бұрын
After all these years as an indesign daily user, I get to learn new things that I was hoping existed. You deserve a like and a sub. Thanks
@beckysgraphicdesign Жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@akunkomen1895 2 жыл бұрын
Super duper helpful! Thank you
@danisonic 2 жыл бұрын
I have been doing exactly this thing since PageMaker times. This is how to do it every time you bring your word processed files to inDesign. Amen. One tip more: To change the default style just select the Selection Tool (The first arrow in the toolbox), then select the style you want to be the default one in the Paragraph Styles panel.
@tedbragg74 2 жыл бұрын
Oh WOW! Thank yo for posting this! I've been wrestling with a NIGHTMARE of a manuscript DOC file and you just saved my sanity. 🙂
@beckysgraphicdesign 2 жыл бұрын
Glad we can be of help!!
@surajbherwani5488 2 жыл бұрын
I was searching for this tutorial. Thanks.
@beckysgraphicdesign 2 жыл бұрын
Glad we could help!
@sachinthanadesilva5715 2 жыл бұрын
you are life saver thank you.
@tonian9069 2 жыл бұрын
THE best! thank you!
@beckysgraphicdesign 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@GoodnessC.N 7 ай бұрын
I''ve taken a couple of courses about book design using InDesign, but none covered fixing orphans automatically using GREP style. Just great! 🎉
@beckysgraphicdesign 7 ай бұрын
Really!! Huh!
@martafonseca5475 Жыл бұрын
I had never heard of anyone talking about GREP and automatically fixing orphans
@beckysgraphicdesign Жыл бұрын
Oh, really? Yes, I used to spend FOREVER manually removing orphans, but never again!
@ouarzazateinfo 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the excellent explanation
@beckysgraphicdesign 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@joaocrfonseca Жыл бұрын
Thank you Kayla!!
@beckysgraphicdesign Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@PieterHanja 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@beckysgraphicdesign 3 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@avelascoastete Жыл бұрын
Hi! Thank you so much for this tutorial and all the others about ebooks. I wanted to ask you a question about something you glossed over though. What do you do if you receive an idd document for an ebook that is all on the same document. Like, how to you divide it into chapters so you can later create the interactive table of content? I also have the pdf but I do not have the word version and honestly I'm really having trouble figuring this out. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
@beckysgraphicdesign Жыл бұрын
Take a look at this video where I explain this concept: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nNmAZ5aT2rG7mJs.html 24:30 - The Table of Contents
@jdosses 2 жыл бұрын
When importing Word docs, under Import Options in the Place dialog box, you can map the Word text styles into Indesign text styles. It's a faster method designed specifically for this. If the Word doc has no specific text styles in the first place, then your method might be the best one.
@beckysgraphicdesign 2 жыл бұрын
Oh, how I wish I received styled Word docs, but alas! 😂
@jdosses 2 жыл бұрын
@@beckysgraphicdesign Haha I know what you mean, but it can still be done with the inherited Word styling. Just a few steps less.
@user-wv6nb4wx8x 4 ай бұрын
Did I miss something? At 18:53 you talked about styling all of the subsequent chapters simultaneously to avoid repeating the same steps as in Chapter 1. You setup each individual chapter by importing the text to the copied file ... and then how did you magically style all of the chapters?
@beckysgraphicdesign 4 ай бұрын
You'll see in my Part 2 video that I do have to apply some base styles manually, however, some things can be done across all documents at once, such as applying italics: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aN2dZNSh09m4kYU.html Also, this video explains a wonderful little script that will increase your workflow tenfold in a document that has repeating elements, such as this chapter book: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l8t1YKx3ttyukXk.htmlsi=z7mSRfeRVktYZrcA
@snappystef Жыл бұрын
I cannot tell you how valuable your videos have been. I have had a few things not work for me. One of which I would like to figure out. Placing the Word file with the last edited style does not work. I have done exactly as you did (more than once) and the Word file continues to import with its original "normal" style. There must be a setting overriding it but I can't find it. Would you have any idea where to look? Thanks for your awesomeness!
@beckysgraphicdesign Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind words! Have you tried this? 1. Create a new InDesign Paragraph style 2. Put cursor into desired text box with new style applied 3. File>Place (Word Doc) 4. Show Import Options 5. Formatting: Remove Styles and Formatting, etc.... 6. Check "Preserve Local Overrides" 7. Click OK Text should come in with your chosen font, but while still retaining the "overrides" of italic and bold, etc.
@aliy8100 Жыл бұрын
PLEASE HELP AND THANK YOU
@beckysgraphicdesign Жыл бұрын
Use Edit>Spelling>Check Spelling. This is the quickest way I know to find and fix misspelled words. This is why having a good editor is so important before the design phase!
@MarinaRivonMaremarDesign 11 ай бұрын
How do you know which styles should be created in the paragraph styles and which should be character styles?
@beckysgraphicdesign 11 ай бұрын
Paragraph styles, as the name implies, are applied to an entire paragraph and will modify all text until it encounters a new paragraph (carriage return). A character style is used to modify a small snippet OF a paragraph style. For example, making a single word italic, one phrase a different color, etc. In short, a paragraph style is your primary form of applying a design, while character styles cover the exceptions.
@michaeloverton3272 Жыл бұрын
Not sure if you can answer this, but besides importing from word, is there an easy way to bring in Scrivner docs into inDesign
@beckysgraphicdesign Жыл бұрын
I am not sure about that one. Haven't used Scrivner!
@aleksandraadamiak4034 9 ай бұрын
Can you tell which shortcut was used at 2:32 to mark multiple pages at once? Btw I work on Windows so if you know the shortcut for Windows it would be even more appreciated. I have a lot of trouble while deleting pages from my template, is that normal? ❤
@beckysgraphicdesign 9 ай бұрын
When I selected multiple pages in the Pages panel, I shift-clicked (meaning, I clicked on one, then held "shift" and clicked another to selected everything in-between.) You can also ctrl-click to select multiple individuals.
@jotiprokash6668 2 жыл бұрын
can you share template files? thank you ♥
@ashishjohnfrancis267 2 жыл бұрын
Page meker is the best.....
@agingdetail 4 ай бұрын
What sort of rules do you have for hyphens? When is it ok? How to best avoid them?
@beckysgraphicdesign 4 ай бұрын
I usually allow my Body style to have hyphens, but set at the lower end of the slider bar. I actually have an upcoming video about specific hyphenation control and two scripts that can add those hyphen rules to your User Dictionary.
@agingdetail 4 ай бұрын
Please let me know when to look for that. Your videos have been great.
@ezekielmagnanimous5697 5 ай бұрын
Please how to name a book page front and back at least 12 pages
@beckysgraphicdesign 5 ай бұрын
How to name the pages? I'm not sure what you mean.
@anterkind8516 Жыл бұрын
thank you for posting this wonderful video. pls may I get your help me, to layout my Book?
@beckysgraphicdesign Жыл бұрын
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@hadicandra6032 Жыл бұрын
If i place a photo, what format should i choose, thx
@beckysgraphicdesign Жыл бұрын
If you're making a file for print, choose a .TIFF or .JPEG that is in CMYK color mode and is at 300 PPI (DPI). If the file is for online use only, then it doesn't really matter.
@hadicandra6032 Жыл бұрын
@@beckysgraphicdesign thx alot, that save my day
@austinmaliwa5653 Жыл бұрын
Great video becky, can you please share the template(s) used?
@beckysgraphicdesign Жыл бұрын
We can't share these files because they belong to our client. But would people be interested in buying blank templates?
@austinmaliwa5653 Жыл бұрын
@@beckysgraphicdesign Alright I understand
@michaeloverton3272 Жыл бұрын
Supergreat content! I have to comment again because I have watched this video several times, and each time I get on more nugget. I am using the book module to aggregate the chapters, and the amazing synchronization function. I am loving it, but for some reason one (only one Chapter 8 )of the chapter running headers is getting garbled up. I have deleted the paragraph and type variables a few times redone it in other chapters,a nd synced it several times. and cannot find out what is happening. Is there any way I can reach out to you directly for a tip. If possible, I can give you an email or text link?
@beckysgraphicdesign Жыл бұрын
How long is the text for your running header? If it's too long to fit the line, it will squish it all on there, no matter how bad it looks.
@michaeloverton3272 Жыл бұрын
@@beckysgraphicdesign That’s what it looks like, but it isn’t longer than others, It looks like it is trying to copy it several times and smash it all into the line, but only that chapter? It isn’t readable enough to know if it’s repeating or just jamming other text in there too. I originally had the whole thing in one document until I watched your video and wanted to learn the book way, besides it can bed edited and worked on by the chapter. Genius! To begin with this chapter was fine. I kept tweaking and something went haywire? I might just delete that chapter out of the book first then put it back, or just completely delete that chapter and copy paste into a new version of it? Do you think that would accomplish anything?
@beckysgraphicdesign Жыл бұрын
I would guess that somehow more text than you intended has a paragraph or character style of "runningheader" applied to it!
@michaeloverton3272 Жыл бұрын
@@beckysgraphicdesign thanks
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