Adobe InDesign Script Automatically Merging Bookmark Names
Automatically Merging Bookmark Names in Adobe InDesign
The "Merge InDesign Bookmarks" script facilitates working with bookmarks in Adobe InDesign. It allows for the automatic combination of main bookmark names with their first sub-bookmarks, enhancing document organization and simplifying navigation. This is particularly useful for graphic designers and DTP specialists working on large projects, such as catalogs, magazines, or books, where the clarity of the bookmark structure affects the final quality of work.
How does the script work?
The "Merge InDesign Bookmarks" script automatically combines the names of first-level bookmarks with their first sub-bookmarks. This operation is carried out recursively across all bookmarks in the document, allowing for a quick and efficient reorganization of the bookmark structure without the need to manually edit each one. This is especially useful in projects where a clear and orderly bookmark structure is key to quickly finding information.
Step by step:
- Open the Adobe InDesign document in which you want to use the script.
- Save your work before using the script to prevent accidental data loss.
- In Adobe InDesign, go to the Scripts Panel, which you can find under the Window > Utilities > Scripts tab.
- Right-click on the "User Scripts" folder and select "Show in Finder" (Mac) or "Show in Explorer" (Windows).
- Copy the downloaded "Merge InDesign Bookmarks" script into the opened folder.
- Return to InDesign, right-click on the script in the Scripts Panel, and choose "Run Script".
The script will start working, automatically combining bookmark names. Progress will be visible in real-time.
Example of the 'Merge InDesign Bookmarks' script in action: before using the script (left side) and after (right side), showing the merging of first and second-level bookmark names. The script does not delete bookmarks; it only effectively combines their names for better organization and readability of the document.
Importantly, the script neither removes nor modifies the content of bookmarks - it only combines their names, allowing the original content to be preserved while organizing the bookmark structure.
Additional information: To further organize the document, you can use the script for removing lower-level bookmarks, available at the provided link. This will allow for even easier and faster document navigation.
Using these tools, you have the opportunity to significantly accelerate and simplify work on Adobe InDesign projects, especially those with complex structures and a large number of bookmarks.
Thank you for visiting our blog today, and we hope the "Merge InDesign Bookmarks" script becomes a valuable addition to your Adobe InDesign toolkit. See you in upcoming posts!
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