If you're experiencing issues with justification spacing in InDesign, there are a few steps you can take to try and resolve the problem. Here's a detailed guide:
Step 1: Check your settings
First, make sure that your paragraph settings are configured correctly. To do this, go to the "Paragraph" panel (Window > Type & Tables > Paragraph) and verify that your justification options are set to your desired preferences. If your spacing issues persist, move on to step 2.
Step 2: Adjust hyphenation
If you're dealing with spacing issues, it's possible that hyphenation is causing problems. Try adjusting your hyphenation settings by going to the "Hyphenation" panel (Window > Type & Tables > Paragraph) and altering your settings to suit your needs. If adjusting your hyphenation settings doesn't work, proceed to step 3.
Step 3: Check your auto-leading
If your auto-leading is set too high, it can cause spacing problems. Go to the "Leading" panel (Window > Type & Tables > Paragraph) and check your settings to ensure they are set appropriately. If you're still having issues, move on to step 4.
Step 4: Adjust your tracking
Tracking refers to the spacing between characters within a line of text, and if this is set too tight or too loose, it can cause spacing problems. Adjust your tracking settings by going to the "Character" panel (Window > Type & Tables > Character) and changing your tracking settings until you achieve your desired spacing. If spacing issues persist after adjusting tracking, try step 5.
Step 5: Use forced line breaks
If all else fails, you can use forced line breaks to resolve spacing issues in specific areas of text. Highlight the text you want to adjust and place your cursor where you want to force a line break. Then, press "Shift + Return" to force a line break. This will create a hard return and allow you to adjust the spacing between lines of text.
Hopefully, one of these steps will help you resolve your justification spacing issues in InDesign. If you continue to experience issues, you may want to consider seeking more advanced assistance or consulting InDesign resources such as forums or Adobe's official support website.
