GMetrix Exam GMetrix InDesign: Publication Layout Design 4

Question 1

What is the purpose of the 'Section Marker' special character in InDesign?

Accepted Answer

Displays the current chapter name defined in the Section Options

Answer

A Section Marker automatically displays the section name you define in Section Options, useful for running headers or footers that change per section.

Question 2

Which InDesign feature lets you apply a color or gradient to text without outlining it, preserving editability?

Accepted Answer

Character Color in the Character panel or Swatches

Answer

You can apply fill and stroke colors directly to selected text via the Swatches panel or the Character panel's color controls, keeping text live and editable.

Question 3

What does the 'Gap Tool' do in an InDesign layout?

Accepted Answer

Resizes the space between frames while simultaneously resizing adjacent frames

Answer

The Gap Tool adjusts the space between objects and simultaneously resizes the neighboring frames to maintain the overall layout structure.

Question 4

In InDesign, what is an 'Anchored Object'?

Accepted Answer

An object tied to a specific location in text so it moves with the text flow

Answer

An anchored object is inserted inline or near a specific text position and moves automatically as the surrounding text reflows.

Question 5

Which option in InDesign's 'Text Frame Options' controls the number of columns inside a single text frame?

Accepted Answer

Number field under the Columns section in Text Frame Options

Answer

Text Frame Options (Object menu or Cmd/Ctrl+B) includes a Columns section where you set the number of columns and the gutter width within that single frame.

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GMetrix Exam GMetrix InDesign: Publication Layout Design 4