margins
The margins
object is used to set a Print section or Master Page's margins in a Control Script (see Control Scripts and Control Script API).
Note that Master Pages are only used in a Print context (see Master Pages).
The margins
object is retrieved via the section
object (see section) or via the masterpages
array in a template (see masterpages), respectively.
Fields
Field | Type | Description |
---|---|---|
bottom left right top |
String |
These fields allow to set the bottom, left, right and top of a Print section, using a Measurement string, for example: "2in" (this sets a margin to two inches). |
footer header |
String |
These fields allow to set the header and footer of a Master Page, using a Measurement string. |
Examples
Setting the margins of a Print section
var sectionA = merge.template.contexts.PRINT.sections["Section A"];
sectionA.margins.top = "2in";
sectionA.margins.left = "2in";
sectionA.margins.right = "2in";
sectionA.margins.bottom = "2in";
Setting the header and footer of a Master Page
var masterA = merge.template.masterpages["Master page A"];
masterA.margins.header = "2in";
masterA.margins.footer = "2in";