InDesign

Set options for layout adjustment

Note that changing options in the Layout Adjustment dialog box does not immediately change anything. Layout adjustment is triggered only by changes to page size, page orientation, margins, or column settings, or when a new master is applied. When you want to restore a layout to its previous state, you must undo the action that triggered the layout adjustment.

  1. Choose Layout > Layout Adjustment.
  2. Select Enable Layout Adjustment.
  3. Specify the layout adjustment options, and click OK.

Layout Adjustment options

Enable Layout Adjustment
Select this option so that layout adjustment will occur whenever you change page size, page orientation, margins, or columns.

Snap Zone
Type a value to specify how near an object must be to the closest margin guide, column guide, or page edge to snap to that element during layout adjustment.

Allow Graphics And Groups To Resize
Select this option to let the Layout Adjustment feature scale graphics, frames, and groups. When deselected, graphics and groups can be moved by Layout Adjustment, but not resized.

Allow Ruler Guides To Move
Select this option when you want ruler guides to be repositioned by the Layout Adjustment feature.

Ignore Ruler Guide Alignments
Select this option when ruler guides are not well positioned for layout adjustment. Objects will still align to column and margin guides and to page edges.

Ignore Object And Layer Locks
Select this option when you want the Layout Adjustment feature to reposition objects that are locked individually, or locked as a result of being on a locked layer.