Align Text in a column

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From: Eugene_Tyson
Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:09

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I was wondering if it is possible to create a script that will align a heading depending on if it's in a left hand column or a right hand column. I have text that flows in from a source file, it all comes in fine to a single frame with 2 columns. Each heading has a Keep Option to Start in a New Column. I need the heading in the left column to be always aligned left. And I need the heading in the right column to be always aligned to the right. It's for a book and the usual facing pages apply, single text frame, 2 columns. Is it possible to have a script that only targets a paragraph heading that is in a right column?

Any help is greatly appreciated, I can honestly say I don't know anything about scripting, I just need this for a current project and InDesign doesn't allow alignment for "Align away from gutters" unfortunately.

Thanks
Eugene

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