Each page in a layout can contain multiple frames, which are used to hold content (such as page numbers and chapter titles) and determine where that content is positioned. When you add a new page, make sure the page contains at least a body frame (unless that page is using one of the empty page types). By default, certain frames may already be included in a page, depending on the template you select when adding a page layout. Frames are typically displayed as large, clear rectangles or squares on a page.
Body Frame
Body Frame This frame, usually the largest on the page, is basically a placeholder for the content that you add to topics. You cannot add content directly to a body frame. If necessary, you can have multiple body frames on a page. This lets you customize the flow of text from one frame to another on a page.
Example You want the body text be displayed in one column on the top quarter of each page, but then you want the text to continue below in two columns. In order to accomplish this, you can create two body frames on a page—one with a single column and the other with two columns.
Header Frame
Header Frame This frame is designed to hold content from the topic (e.g., chapter title, page number). The frame is usually positioned at the top of a page, above the body text.
Footer Frame
Footer Frame This frame is designed to hold content from the topic (e.g., chapter title, page number) or text that you add. The frame is usually positioned at the bottom of a page, below the body text.
Decoration Frame
Decoration Frame This frame can be used to display content for aesthetic purposes on a page. You can add color, a border, text, and images to a decoration frame.
Note Decoration frames are not supported in Word output.
Image Frame
Image Frame This frame opens the Insert Image dialog, prompting you to provide an image file. The image is added to a frame of the same size, which you can place on the page as necessary. If you do not want to use an image frame, you can use a decoration frame instead to display a picture.
Note Image frames are not supported in Word output.
To position frames on a page, you can simply click on the edge and drag to resize. You can also click in the middle of a frame and drag to move it. In addition, there are various options available from the Layout drop-down button for aligning and positioning frames, as well as for rotating text within a frame.
