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Hi --
New here. I am trying to create a 'newspaper' (only double sided on tabloid). I'd like to be able to make the edges appear a bit yellowed / browned -- and not too precise, a bit of wave here and there, if possible. (one side of the document will give some older history to the topic). I only seem to be able to create box-type text boxes -- and circular. How can I make the edges appear this way? Should i struggle with Indesign or Illustrator of Photoshop?!? many thanks for any assistance!Regards, Colleen

You can add a ragged effect to a frame by using the pen tool to add nodes to the sides and then the direct selection
tool to drag them in as either straight lines, or by changing the node type, to curves.
If you do this to a text frame you will make the text move as it maintains its distance from the edge. So you would need
to create a graphic frame and place your text frame on top.
The effects you want to achieve with coloration - burnt edges, fading etc - may be possible with judicious use of
gradients and the effects tools, but the potential is naturally limited compared with what can be achieved in a
dedicated graphics programme.
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>
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