Creating rectangle and elliptical frames
In this recipe, we will learn how to use the Rectangle Frame tool or the Ellipse Frame tool to create frames, adjust the positioning of frames on the fly during the creation process, and even create multiple identical frames with a simple shortcut trick.
The steps shown can be completed with either the Rectangle Frame tool or the Ellipse Frame tool and work exactly the same in both cases, with the only difference being the shape of the resulting frame. For this specific recipe, I will complete the steps using the Rectangle Frame tool.
Getting ready
In order to complete this recipe, simply open InDesign on your system and create a new document with 12 pages, as shown in the Creating a new document recipe in Chapter 1.
How to do it…
In order to create rectangle frames or elliptical frames on your document, follow these steps:
- Select the Rectangle Frame tool from the Tools panel (marked as A in Figure 4.1). This option...
