How to Copy Text and Graphics to InDesign Documents

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Sometimes a page designer finds it necessary to copy text and graphics to Adobe InDesign from another page or document. Ads that run in more than one issue of a newspaper or magazine are an example. Also, a last minute design change may require moving the content from one page to another.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Step1
Select an image or graphic using the Direct Selection tool (icon is an empty arrow). To copy text, highlight it or select the text frame.
Step2
Copy it by choosing Ctrl + C or "Edit" and "Copy" from the InDesign menu.
Step3
Create a new page if necessary by choosing "Insert Pages" from the Pages palette menu and then click OK.
Step4
Draw a new frame or shape for the graphic or text on the new page.
Step5
Select the frame by using the Direct Selection tool.
Step6
Choose "Edit" and "Paste Into" from the InDesign menu (or Ctrl + V).

Tips & Warnings

  • Do not copy and paste images from another layout program because they will not be linked to InDesign.
  • Be aware that the instructions may vary depending on which version of InDesign you are using or with Mac OS.

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