InDesign CS3

1. InDesign CS3 Lesson 3 Working with Frames

2. Using Frames • Frames are containers in which you place graphics or text. Frames can also be used as graphic shapes. • There are three types of frames you can create: • Unassigned – These frames are created with the rectangle, ellipse, and polygon tools. These frames are useful for adding color to your layout. • Graphic – These frames are created with the rectangle, ellipse, and polygon frame tools. When you create a graphic frame, diagonal lines inside the frame indicate that you can insert a graphic inside the frame. • Text – These frames are created using the text tool. When you create a text frame, two link boxes appear on the sides of the frame in addition to the bounding box handles. Text frames also display a blinking insertion point when they are selected.

3. Working with a TextFrame • To create a text frame, click the Type Tool in the Tools panel. • Position the pointer where you want the text frame to appear in your document; then, click and drag to desired approximate size. • Key the text you want located in the text frame. • To add a soft break, use SHIFT + ENTER just as you do in other software packages. Note that once you clicked the text tool to add a text frame, that the options at the top of the window will change. If you double-click on a text frame, the options at the top of the window will also change.

4. Changing the Size of a TextFrame • To manually change the size of the text frame, click on one of the sizing handles and drag. • To adjust the text frame to fit the text vertically, double-click the top or bottom center handle. • To adjust the text frame to fit the text horizontally, double-click one of the side handles. NOTE: Do not click either of the two larger boxes located on the sides of the frame. They have a different purpose.

5. Reshaping a Text Frame • You can change the actual shape of a text frame using the Selection tool and the Direction Selection tool. • Click the text frame with the Selection tool to make it active. Note that there are eight points. • Then, click the Direct Selection tool. Note thatthere are now only four points – one in eachcorner. Click and drag one of the points. • This changes the shape of the text frame. • If you change the shape of thetext frame so that all the text won’tfit in the frame, a red plus signwill appear. BEFORE AFTER

6. Creating Multiple Columns in a Text Frame • Using the Selection tool, select the text frame. • Click the Type tool (or double-click the text frame). • Place the pointer in the frame. • Go to the OBJECT MENU > Text Frame Options. • Select the number of columns andthe spacing between thecolumns (gutter). • You can also change the verticalalignment of text. • The inset spacing of the frame canbe change also but you must firstclick the “Make All SettingsThe Same” icon first. To balance columns, position pointer, then go to TYPE Menu > InsertBreak Character > Column Break.

7. Working with Graphics Frame To create a graphic frame, click the Rectangle Frame tool.(not the rectangle tool) • Click and drag to the desired size. • Click the Selection tool and make sure thegraphics frame is still selected. • Go to the FILE Menu > Place option. • Locate and double-click the graphic image you want to place inside your graphic frame. • Note that you will need to resize just the imageso that it fills the designated area.

8. Resizing an Image Within a Frame • The content and frame for any placed graphic are separate elements. Unlike text objects, the graphic frame and its content each has its own bounding box. • Resizing the graphic content is exactly like resizing the frame, except you use the Direct Selection tool instead of the Selection tool. • When you click the object with the Direct Selection tool, the outline is orange in color instead of blue; and, your pointer changes to a hand. This means thatthe image and not the graphic frame if selected. • You can now click and drag the picture aroundinside the frame. • If you click and hold for a second or two, you will be able to see the entire imageand also where the graphic box is.

9. Replacing the Contents of Graphics Frames • If you already have an image in a graphics frame, but you want to change it, use the Selection tool to select the image. • Go to FILE Menu > Place and double-click on the desired new image. • The new image is inserted. Adjusting the Image Within the Graphic Frame Automatically • Once you have placed an image in a graphic frame, you can automatically make some adjustments by going to the OBJECT Menu > Fitting option.

10. Adding an Image Without a Graphic Frame • You can also add a graphic to a document without a pre-existing graphic frame. • To do this, make sure nothing is selected on the current page…very important. • Then, go to FILE Menu > Place option. • Double-click the desired image. • Your cursor will turn to a loaded graphics icon. • Click where you want the image located on the page. You can still manipulate the image using the Direct Selection tool - the same as you did when you added it to a pre-existing graphic frame.

11. Wrapping Text Around a Graphic • You can wrap text around the frame of an object or around the object itself. • Using the Selection tool, select the graphic image. • Go to the WINDOW Menu > Text Wrap option. • The Text Wrap dialog box will display. • You • If you have “Wrap Around Object Shape” selected as shown here, you will then beable to change the contour options. • Using these four options will changehow much space appears between theimage itself and the text around it.

12. Working with FramesConverting Shapes • The shape of a frame can be converted even if the frame already contains text or graphics. • To do this, click the object first. • Go to the OBJECT Menu > Convert Shape > and then select the shape you want it converted to.