InstantVariable | Quickly Edit your InDesign Variables
August 23, 2019 | Snippets | en | fr
Some InDesign documents rely on a set of user-defined text variables that expect to be updated on every new project. Think about that ISBN number which appears at different places and must be edited consistently. Variables are great, but InDesign makes them painful to handle. Hence the present script, which automatically opens an edit box whenever a variable is selected…
InstantVariable is a scripted tool for Indesign CS6-CC. It belongs to the class of what we now call “responsive scripts”, those that automatically react to a particular user gesture. Run the script once to activate the listener, then it will interact with you whenever a custom text variable is selected. Rerun the script to stop the listener. It's that simple:
Notes:
• InstantVariable is intended to run in InDesign CS6 and CC.
• How to install the script in InDesign.
• This script can be installed in a “startup scripts” folder (in case you want to make it active by default.)
Bugs and feedback?
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