slug area

mar1300 · 08-15-2005, 05:33 PM

hey

I'm trying to teach my self indesign and I would like to know what the slug area is? And what's its purpose?

This is probably such a basic question

LancasterJohn · 08-15-2005, 06:43 PM

The non-printable area of the document -- outside of the page. Where you put additional notes for the printer or file prepper.

mar1300 · 08-15-2005, 07:03 PM

ok thanks

PrintDriver · 08-15-2005, 11:40 PM

Actually the slug area does get printed. It gets added to your document if specified. It is usually cut off in final trim.

Very useful for generating proofs with a printed sign off box among other things.

Bob · 08-16-2005, 01:05 PM

There's also some neat (but very expensive) slug plugs for ID that do all kinds of wonderful docket chasing things. Mac only as far as I can see.