InDesign Automation Wizard-InDesign Task Automation

Example

Creating expressions to find and format all instances of a specific date format (e.g., mm/dd/yyyy) to a new format (e.g., dd-mm-yyyy) within text.

Scenario

In a magazine layout, quickly reformatting all dates to match editorial guidelines without manually searching and editing each instance.

Example

Generating scripts to automate the layout of images within a document, including resizing and positioning based on predefined rules.

Scenario

For a product catalog, automating the placement and sizing of product images to ensure consistency across the entire document.

Example

Providing templates and pre-written scripts for common tasks like batch exporting PDFs with specific settings.

Scenario

Enabling a small design team to efficiently produce client proofs for a large number of ad layouts, significantly reducing manual work and potential errors.

Example

Assisting in the development of custom scripts tailored to unique project requirements, such as dynamically generating table contents from an external data source.

Scenario

Creating an annual report where financial data is pulled from a database and formatted into tables within InDesign, automating what would otherwise be a tedious and error-prone task.