What is Exaggerated Text in InDesign?

Adobe InDesign is a powerful tool used by graphic designers and publishers to create visually compelling layouts for print and digital media.

While working with text in InDesign, you may encounter a situation where the text overflows the frame it is placed in, resulting in what is known as “raised text.”

In this article, we’ll explore the concept of overtext in InDesign, how to identify it, and how to fix this common problem to ensure that your document displays all the text as intended.

Understand overlooked text

Enlarged text occurs when there is more text than can fit within the bounds of a text frame. In InDesign, text frames define the area in which text is displayed.

When the text exceeds the capacity of its frame, it becomes hidden and inaccessible, potentially leading to unintentional omissions in the final output.

In the InDesign workspace, you can identify overflow text by a red plus sign (+) that appears in the lower right corner of the text frame. This symbol indicates that the frame cannot contain all the text and that some of it is hidden.

Fixing overlooked text

There are several ways to address the issue of exaggerated text in InDesign, depending on the specific needs and constraints of your project. Here are some methods you can use to resolve redundant text:

1. Change the size of the text frame: Click on the text frame and drag the handles to resize it, making it larger to accommodate the overflow text. Be sure to consider the layout and design...