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Applying the sequence Paragraph styles using Next style

Aug 17, 2012 12:48 AM

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Hi guys!

 

I am facing a problem, when using the Next style option in Paragraph style setting. What to do if you wan one Paragraph style in the sequence to be applied to more paragraphs than just one? See this schema please:

 

  • Heading Paragraph style <then Next style>
  • Subhead Paragraph style <then Next style>
  • Bullet Paragraph style <?>
  • Bullet Paragraph style <?>
  • Footer notes Paragraph style

 

I am sure, that the solution will be simple, but I am really lost in this "problem".

 

Thank you in advance!

695 Views   4 Replies   Latest reply: ChristianAaltonen, Aug 17, 2012 11:05 AM
 
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  • [Jongware]
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    1. [Jongware],
    Aug 17, 2012 1:26 AM   in reply to ChristianAaltonen
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    It depends on how you set up your next styles.

     

    If Next for Bullet Paragraph is "Same Style": select first 4 lines, apply This, then Next Style. Then select the 5th line and apply the last one.

     

    If Next for Bullet Paragraph is "Footer notes": select first 3 lines, appply This, then Next Style. Then select the 4th and 5th and apply the Bullet Style, then Next Style.

     

    ChristianAaltonen wrote:

     

    I am sure, that the solution will be simple, but I am really lost in this "problem".

     

    Using Next Styles whenever possible is "the simple solution". You just can't use it all the time.

     
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    2. [Ariel],
    Aug 17, 2012 2:00 AM   in reply to [Jongware]
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    If this is a long document and you really want to save time, you can

    make two identical styles for your bullet paragraph ("bulletPara1" and

    "bulletPara2"). BulletPara1 next style will be BulletPara2, and its next

    style will be "Footer notes".

     

    Also, if you're using a lot of next styles, check out my free script

    that allows you to easily apply next styles. It works like "quick

    apply", but unlike quick apply, respects the next style setting. Much

    easier than all that right-clicking in the paragraph style palette. Look

    under the scripting tab on www.freelancebookdesign.com

     

    HTH,

    Ariel

     
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  • ChristianAaltonen
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    3. ChristianAaltonen,
    Aug 17, 2012 10:59 AM   in reply to [Jongware]
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    [Jongware] wrote:

     

    It depends on how you set up your next styles.

     

    If Next for Bullet Paragraph is "Same Style": select first 4 lines, apply This, then Next Style. Then select the 5th line and apply the last one.

     

    If Next for Bullet Paragraph is "Footer notes": select first 3 lines, appply This, then Next Style. Then select the 4th and 5th and apply the Bullet Style, then Next Style.

     

    ChristianAaltonen wrote:

     

    I am sure, that the solution will be simple, but I am really lost in this "problem".

     

    Using Next Styles whenever possible is "the simple solution". You just can't use it all the time.

     

     

    Thanks for reply mate! I should to realize, that a few additional clicks will help.

     
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  • ChristianAaltonen
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    4. ChristianAaltonen,
    Aug 17, 2012 11:05 AM   in reply to [Ariel]
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    Arïel wrote:

     

    If this is a long document and you really want to save time, you can

    make two identical styles for your bullet paragraph ("bulletPara1" and

    "bulletPara2"). BulletPara1 next style will be BulletPara2, and its next

    style will be "Footer notes".

     

    Also, if you're using a lot of next styles, check out my free script

    that allows you to easily apply next styles. It works like "quick

    apply", but unlike quick apply, respects the next style setting. Much

    easier than all that right-clicking in the paragraph style palette. Look

    under the scripting tab on www.freelancebookdesign.com

     

    HTH,

    Ariel

     

    Hi Ariel!

     

    Thank you for your snswer! Well, the "doubled style" is simply clever idea. Next time I should just sit for a while, keep silence, take a breath and try to use my own brain for a second...

    You are absolutely right, the right clicking on the Paragraph style palette is a bit boring, when done for 12578 time...

     

    I will definitely try your script – sounds like heaven!

     

    Bye mate & thank you...

     
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