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Indesign CS5.5 (v7.5.2)
Is there an automated method to simply remove all overset text in a text frame?
I don't want it hidden by a smaller frame. I want it gone.
I spend so much time simply removing pages of overset text it would be helpful if there was a command such as "Remove overset text" or "Truncate text from here".
Thanks!
The shortest way to handle this without a custom script is to go to the end of the last "real" text frame, then use Ctrl / Cmd+Shift+End, which selects all text past the cursor, followed by Delete / Backspace. If you have Smart Reflow turned on, this will automatically delete any extra pages and their frames, if you have them.
Given your description of the workflow, you might find vjoon's Overset Manager or DTP Tools' TextCount useful additions to the workflow. Both companies and he amazing Rorohiko have numerous InDesign Scripts that are very useful enhancements for handling long text.
end > cmd+shift+end > delete just saved me several hours.
Dec 4, 2021 at 0:51
I don't believe the command you're looking for exists. You might find this solution workable though.
Place your cursor at the end of the text you want to keep.
Hit Cmd / Ctrl+Y. The story editor opens with its cursor in the same place.
Click/drag the cursor to select the rest of the copy (it's much faster this way).
Delete / Backspace.
Hit Cmd / Ctrl+Y again, you're back in layout view.
You can, hold down
shift, command, fn and the down pointing arrow key.
This selects all remaining content, then hit delete.
'fn' is the equivalent of the 'end' key.
