Text trimming script for InDesign

A script for Adobe InDesign that trims and tightens text paragraphs to help designers create a uniform typographic look.

Features

• Adjust short lines in ragged text to balance column – See example here.
• Redistribute spacing in justified paragraphs to create a uniform text density – See example here.
• Tighten justified paragraphs to approximate the font's natural space width – See example here.
• Quickly tighten or loosen paragraph to add or remove characters and lines.
• Automatically check text for runts (short lines) and remove them when possible – See example here.

How it works
The script works by intelligently manipulating the text's Tracking to change way the text moves and flows. Use the settings panel to set the working limits of the script. This allows the designer stay within their comfort limits of to always ensure a desired look.

Licensing
Test and share the files as much as you need to, but please consider buying a licens for each person using the tool.