Resizing a single page in InDesign involves using the Pages panel to specify a custom size for that specific page thumbnail. This allows you to have pages of different dimensions within the same document.
Here's how to resize one page using the Pages panel:
Steps to Resize a Single Page
To modify the dimensions of just one page in your InDesign document, follow these simple steps:
- Open the Pages Panel: Ensure your Pages panel is visible. If not, you can open it by going to Window > Pages.
- Select the Page: Select one page thumbnail within the Pages panel. This is the page you want to resize.
- Access Page Size Options: At the bottom of the Pages panel, find and click the "Edit Page Size" icon or button.
- Choose Custom Size: In the dialog box that appears, select the "Custom" option from the dropdown menu.
- Enter New Dimensions: Once "Custom" is selected, you can enter the new Width and Height for the page in the respective fields.
- Apply Changes: Click "OK" to apply the new size to the selected page.
By following these steps, you can successfully change the size of an individual page in your InDesign layout, allowing for flexible design within a single document.
Example:
Let's say you have a standard A4 document, but page 5 needs to be a square insert.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1. Select Page | In the Pages panel, click on the thumbnail for Page 5. |
| 2. Edit Page Size | Click the "Edit Page Size" icon at the bottom of the panel. |
| 3. Choose Custom | From the dropdown, select "Custom". |
| 4. Enter Size | Enter 210 mm for Width and 210 mm for Height (for a square page). |
| 5. Apply | Click OK. |
Page 5 will now be 210mm x 210mm, while all other pages remain A4 (210mm x 297mm).
This method is particularly useful for creating fold-out sections, inserts, or pages with unique dimensions for specific content within a larger publication.
