Create a master document

Abstract

Use an existing document or a new document to create a master document that you can use as a template.

The master document contains all style settings, such as paragraph styles, character styles, page sizes, color definitions, and margins. Every document item in your project needs to have a master document assigned to it. A default master document is assigned to every new document unless another one has been specified.

To create a new master document in InDesign:

  1. In the Libraries panel, in the Master documents section, click the folder in which you want to create the new master document.

  2. Create a new InDesign document or open an existing document.

  3. Click Add an item.

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  4. In the New master dialog box, enter the name of the new master and click OK. The InDesign document is now uploaded to the server and stored as a new master document in the libraries.

Warning

Avoid working with different InDesign versions. For example, once you save a master in CS6, you cannot open it in CS5.5.