In this InDesign how-to video, Mike Rankin shows how to create a flatplan—or book map—to keep track of pages in a long document, like a magazine. He demos how to print the organized spreads to PostScript, then turn that file into a PDF that can be easily shared and viewed. Lastly, Mike explains how to combine multiple documents into one flatplan using InDesign’s Book feature.
Subscribe to the CreativePro YouTube channel for more helpful design tips!
This article was last modified on August 29, 2025
This article was first published on February 7, 2025
Commenting is easier and faster when you're logged in!
Recommended for you
How to View Two Parts of a Document at Once
In the recent releases of InDesign, many new features have been presented quite...
Indesign Basics: Numbering Pages
InDesign can number your pages, but a little bit of setup goes a long way, as Er...
Fun with InDesign libraries
Save time and keep your layouts consistent in your workgroups with these great L...