Can you data merge in InDesign?

Using the Data Merge panel in InDesign, you can easily create multiple variations of your document by merging a data source file (CSV or TXT file) with an InDesign document. For example, use the data merge functionality to create hundreds of variations of letters, envelopes, or mailing labels quickly and accurately.

How do you merge text boxes in InDesign?

Merging text boxes

  1. Select the Object tool ( ) from the tool bar.
  2. Click on each of the text boxes you want joined.
  3. Once all are selected, choose Text->Text Box->Merge Vertically to join the separate boxes into one.
  4. Once joined, text will flow as a single column and the results should look better.

What contains merge fields?

A merge field must be enclosed in double curly braces always. A merge field can be inserted multiple times in the same template. Each merge field in the document template should map to a column in the data source else that field will be replaced with an empty string.

What is a merge field?

A merge field is a field you can put in an email template, mail merge template, custom link, or formula to incorporate values from a record. For example, you can place a merge field in an email template so that the greeting includes the recipient’s name rather than a generic “Hello!”.

How do you merge frames in InDesign?

Find out more about Compound Frames at the jump.

  1. Start by creating a number of frames to work with.
  2. Go to Window > Object and Layout > Pathfinder.
  3. Using the Selection Tool, Shortcut = V, select the frames you want to compound.
  4. On the pathfinder panel locate the Add button and press it to compound the frame.

How do you link frame containing text?

To link Frames containing text

  1. Draw a second frame With the Frame tool of your choice.
  2. Click the first frame to select it.
  3. Click on the red triangle to load the text icon.
  4. Click the second frame. PageMaker flows the text into the second frame. Please log in or register to add a comment. ← Prev Question Next Question →