Change margins... how to update text frames to match?

Hi there,
I have an 80-some-odd page document, which I needed to change the margins on. No problem there. Now, however, I would like to update the 80-some-odd text frames to match the new margins. No, I did not select "Master Text Frame" when I created the document, because I'm new to the program and I'm generally unintelligent.
Is there a way to accomplish this?
Alternately, if I now create a new document (with Master Text Frame selected), can I 'Place' the old document into it?
Thanks a lot! Someone out there will earn my cyber-praise with a response.

First point...not using a master text frame is a good move. There's simply no need for it most instances and would do you no good here.
Use the Layout Adjustment command. Layout>Layout Adjustment>Enable Layout Adjustment. If your text frames are touching the margins, they should adjust accordingly.
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