Cross-Reference using Text Anchor problems

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I am having problems with creating "New Cross-Reference" using a "Text Anchor" in CS4 Indesign.

I can mimic what I want using a "Link to Paragraph", selecting the paragraph style and link, and then using the "Partial paragraph and Page Number" options.

I would prefer doing this using a Text Anchor.

I've tried creating a text hyperlink, but in whatever I am doing, I never get any "Text Anchor" OPTIONS in the New Cross-Reference menu.

Adobe should also change the Text Anchor menu item, since there are "Text Anchor" options in InDesign that appear to have nothing to do with Cross-Referencing.

The other problem I am having is that in defining the open-quote and closed-quotes around the Paragraph Text variable, I wish to have typesetter's quotes instead of the default vertical quotes. If I use the Splat button to choose ^{^} options, then I get funky "G"'s in my reference instead of typesetters quotes -- even if I choose a "Character Sytle for Cross Reference" and force it to my current font choice. What's going on here?

SC

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Anybody?

[P***@adobeforums.com]

I haven't used cross refs in an actual project yet, but I did do some testing when I was reading about the new feature, and I don't recall any problems (which doesn't in any way mean they aren't real).

Yours is the first report I've seen, too, if memory serves, so I'd start by trying to determine if this is just a system glitch on your end. Back up your preference files and replace them with a clean set and see if that helps.

You'll find directions for locating the preferences in this KB article which has absolutely nothing to do with your problem:
<http://kb.adobe.com/selfservice/viewContent.do?externalId=kb408055&sliceId=2>

Peter

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Hi, Seir:

I agree that it's confusing. Here's how I do it:

To create a text anchor at the insertion point location:

* Open the Hyperlinks/Cross-References panel's menu (also called "flyout menu." It's the small icon at the upper-right of the panel, below the double-arrow (>>) icon that collapses the panel.

* Choose New Hyperlink Destination. THIS SHOULD BE NAMED NEW TEXT ANCHOR!!!

* Choose Type: Text Anchor

* Name the anchor as you like Click OK.

To create a cross-reference to a text anchor:

* Place the insertion point where you want it.

* Click the Create new Cross-Reference button on the bottom of the Hyperlinks/Cross-Reference panel.

* Choose Link To: Text Anchor

* Choose the target document

* Choose the text anchor

* Choose the Cross-Reference format

* Choose Appearance properties

* Click OK

I'm not sure what could cause the straight/curly quotes problem other than perhaps the font doesn't have curly quotes. Have you tried other fonts?

HTH

Regards,

Peter Gold
KnowHow ProServices

[p***@googlemail.com]

Peter Gold, thanks a million for the above clear and comprehensible directions! You've helped me over an enormous obstacle!

David.
http://www.davidcade.net

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Peter, thanks for the answer something I've been searching the internet for an hour... simply how to make an text anchor. Your clear description took me right to the right spot. You're right that menu item "SHOULD BE NAMED NEW TEXT ANCHOR!!!"

Cheers!
Mark