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Dec012009

Crop Marks in InDesign CS3

If you are working in InDesign CS3, the program is pre-loaded with useful scripts including a handy script for creating crop marks.

1. Start with the image or copy you want crop marks around.


2. Draw a box, snap into place to the document size. Select the box.


3.  Under Window, go to Automation, then select Scripts.


4. The Scripts menu will appear. Double click Crop Marks.


5. A diaglogue window will appear. You can make adjustments here.

6. Delete the box.


7. Now you have crop marks.

 

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