Scripting Indesign with JavaScript

This Short Cut covers only InDesign CS2. For coverage of InDesign CS3 and CS4, see the version at //oreilly.com/catalog/9780596802523 /.InDesign provides a powerful set of tools for producing beautiful documents. While you can certainly do all your work by hand through InDesign's graphical interface, there are many times when it's much easier to write a script. Once you've automated a task, you can run it over the whole document, ensuring consistency, or just when you need it, simplifying and speeding your layout process. All it takes is a bit of JavaScript knowledge and a willingness to explore InDesign's programming features. (This version covers only InDesign CS2. For coverage of InDesign CS3 and CS4, see the version at //oreilly.com/catalog/9780596802523 /.)"