Grid system tabloid orientation

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  • jaylarson0

    17x11 document in indesign.
    make a text box that big to fit the doc.
    enter # of columns. create custom margin widths too.
    as long as you have it so you can still see the columns (CTRL+CMD+H on mac)
    lock layer. it's basically a hack to make a grid.
    then put artwork above/below it. easy to turn on/off.
    i like to work in multiples of for: 24 col, 32 col. it allows for certain freedoms. dig?

    • Uhhhh. You are doing it wrong. Do this in columns and margins dude. Not text boxes. Facepalmmonospaced
    • Hit W to hide show real grid. Use master page. Jesus Christ.monospaced
    • You don't have to hack InDesign to have a grid. This is making me mad how bad your advice is.monospaced
    • If you use InDesign like this jay, you need to take an intro class. It's offensive how you think you're using it right and you aren't.monospaced

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