Text and tables improvements – Adobe InDesign CS4 User Manual
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Text and tables improvements
Conditional text
Use conditional text deliver multiple versions of a document for different users and channels. Create conditions and
apply them to text for audience customization. If you hide conditions, the remaining text and anchored objects reflows
automatically in your layout. See “
All language user dictionary
Add a custom word, name, or phrase to a user dictionary and all languages treat the term as correctly spelled. See “
Smart Text Reflow
Treat InDesign as a word processor. Let InDesign add or remove pages automatically when you type text, hide
conditions, or change or your text flow. See “
Autocorrect editing
Edit entries on your Autocorrect misspelling list without having to delete and add entries.
Table enhancements
Tables in the Story Editor display text in sequential columns and rows for easy editing. See “
Apply changes to cell and table borders without reselecting the stroke proxy borders.
Add inline notes in tables to collaborate more effectively. Store alternate text, designer communications, and other
annotations in notes linked to specific text in a table. See “
Adding editorial notes and tracking changes in InDesign
Nested line styles
Use nested line styles to apply complex character formatting through the end of a line. Formatting remains unchanged
when text is edited. See “
Style creation in context
In dialog boxes where you can select a character or paragraph style, you can create a style without having to exit the
dialog box. This ability is especially useful when you’re generating a table of contents, creating nested styles or GREP
styles, or using Find/Change to change text formatting to a style.
GREP styles
Apply character styles to any text in a paragraph that matches the GREP expression you specify. See “
Better style group management
Move styles in or out of style groups when synchronizing a book without creating duplicate styles. See “
Updated 18 June 2009