Column spacing

[Louise]

Is there any way I can control the spacing between the
columns in the layout guides (chosen from the Arrange
menu)? I want to set 0.7 cm column spacing for a text
frame split into 3 columns and see the guides for this
setting so that I can then use individual text frames on a
second page.

I know I can set the column spacing in the text frame
formatting option but this is not reflected in the layout
guides. Please can anyone help?

 

[Morisot]

I am using Publisher 2000. I have this work around - I
make my own ruler. Make pull a rectangle, looking at
the "size" indication in the lower right corner ---( you
can see when you are at .7 ) I "arrange" it to move to the
center of the page. Then I draw a line and "arrange" it to
move to the center. Group those two items.

Now, set up your three columns, using layout guides. Turn
on "snap to guides" - move your home-made ruler so that
the line snaps onto the middle pink layout line for your
column. Now turn on "snap to objects" and pull a couple of
ruler guides to snap to the sides of your rectangle.

Repeat for your other column.

(It is faster to do it than to read about it!)

(Make sure you remove your measuring tool when you have
your guides set-up.)

M.

 

[°°°M°S°°Publisher°°°]

I don't know I fully understand what you are trying to say.
You can change the Layout Guide spacing manually. Go Ctrl+M to go to the
Background, then hold down the SHIFT key and right click and you can
manually arrange the layout guides till your hearts content.

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[Morisot]

Hi, M S -

Sometimes you want to see the spacing, not just know that
it is there (you want to see the standoffs of the text for
instance.) It can be easier to just make a little
measuring tool for quick consistency and use it in
conjunction with ruler guides and layout guides. No
counting, no moving the zero ruler point, no fighting odd
measurements (like trying to divide .7 in half)---just
make a little tool that you can snap your ruler guides to.

M.