This could be an introduction or an image etc.

In this example I am using Microsoft Excel in Windows however, these steps should be similar to Numbers in Mac OS.Īdd any data you’ll need in the data merge onto the spread sheet.įor any content you do not want duplicated on the page, add it to the master page. #1 Get all the dynamic information in a CSV file

So if there are page elements you want on the pages that don’t need to be part of the merge, move them to the master page. If the other objects on your page prevent more than one record from fitting (such as a big background image), data merge will behave as if it’s producing a single record layout because the document can’t accommodate more than one record per page.

Everything on the document page – even if it has no data placeholders in it – will be duplicated in the merge process.

Having two or more pages restricts data merge to single-record mode.

A multiple record data merge can only be produced from a single page InDesign document.

IMPORTANT: Rules for multiple record data merge It is a complex technique that can create great – looking informational design when used correctly. This file guide has images & text for help you to use or edit the file.In this tutorial we’ll show you how to data merge multiple records from a spread sheet (Numbers or Microsoft Excel) into a document with InDesign’s data merge feature. This item is include file guide in pdf format (34 pages).

The text in preview image are sample text or placeholder text.

Please open & read the file guide pdf first before open the file (read about file guide in section below).

This is a template file, not a product mockup.

Please make sure you have the proper software before editing this item. It will not work in pages, google docs, adobe photoshop or other program.

This document is editable in microsoft word & adobe indesign only.

Adobe indesign (.idml) for cs4 or later version.

Adobe indesign CC 2020 document (.indd).

Provide file guide (please read this before open the file).Use free fonts (download link in file guide.Editable files (text, color, & objects are editable).Using paragraph styles & character styles in adobe indesign & microsoft word.Available in adobe indesign (compatible with cs4 and higher version).Available in microsoft word (compatible with 2010 and higher version).

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