HT204364 Deleting text in iPhoto print books

In creating photo books with iPhoto '11, some of the layouts have text boxes... if I delete the text to create a white space area, will it have a border from text box? I basically just want the white space (squares) to break up the page, thanks

No but you will get a warning of missing text. Enter a single space
And always preview before ordering. http://support.apple.com/kb/PH2486
LN

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Hello,
I was wondering what would be the best way to prepare photos for iPhoto printed book on a Macbook Pro so to achieve the most realistic results to what's on the screen
ie. which software should I use to change photos from RGB to CMYK, photoshop or iPhoto itself. I'm guessing maybe the autofix feature in iPhoto? (I don't have Aperture)
Secondly, which monitor color setting should I set the screen at? I'm guessing it's either Apple RGB or Colour LCD, maybe even ColorMatch RGB?
Any any other tips that people can give in achieving the most realistic results to what you have on the screen when your printed iPhoto book gets sent back. I don't want the mid tones to disappear or become too bright because the gamma and color settings were different to what they use at the other end.
Many thanks.

Hi,
The situation has changed a little, our original photos are in RAW format and some of them are slightly over saturated in the higher tones.
I've read on other threads that it is a good idea to run the 'Enhance' tool on all photos before sending the iPhoto Book away.
Since iPhoto's 'Enhance' tools seems to do a lot of helpful things like sharpen, adjust the levels, etc it also seems to notch the contrast up and this would prove destructive for the lighter and darker tones not captured by the camera's dynamic range.
So as I've been advised it's best to use Apple's own tools before sending the iPhoto Book away, so I'm going to download the trial of Aperture.
Does anyone have any more recommendations on which monitor colour profile setting to use etc. I've also read that iPhoto prints best from JPEGS so the RAW will obviously need changed. Will Aperture automatically save to Profile name: Camera RGB Profile after I've done some editing there?
What would be the best way to prepare RAW images in aperture where some of them might need an Image Overlay in Photomatix then imported back to Aperture for printing an Apple/iPhoto style Book?
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Unable to edite or delete text while making a book.

In iPhoto I am trying to make a book. However I am unable to edit or delete text. I can type text in - sometimes, but then cannot edit it after. Also, sometimes when I click in the text box, the text dissapears and will only re appear when I click elsewhere out side the text box.
I have checked for updates and there is none. I am up to date on it. And this is a brand new mac, it's only 3 days old.
If anyone can help, it would VERY much appreciated!!

Hi,
yes the error was the version; I was manually set it as the previous one in the WS call. Removiing the filed solved the problem about the upload issue.
The delete command gets back a null pointer exception but I think it is a XAI Ibound Service bug which tries to load the resulting BO which has been just deleted :)
Thanks,
Antonio
Edited by: Ganto on 2-feb-2011 6.11

Uneven colours in iPhoto printed book, can I get a reprint?

Hello,
I recently ordered an iPhoto book of pictures from our honeymoon as a present for my wife. The book has arrived and on several of the pictures the colours towards the edge of the page are uneven. For example, on an image of a body of water, the blues of the water are uneven. It's as if the printer was running low on blue ink. Pages with less blue appear to be fine.
Has anyone had experience in returning a book for a reprint when there are floors like this?

Have a look at this page:
http://store.apple.com/us/help/returns_refund
There are some items, however, that are ineligible for return, including:
Opened software*
Electronic Software Downloads
Software Up-to-Date Program Products (software upgrades)
Apple Store Gift Cards
Apple Developer Connection Products (Membership and Technical Support)
Apple Print Products
So you will have to proof, that the faulty, uneven colors are not caused by a a ppor quality of the photos you included. You will need the preview of your book.
See this page:
http://store.apple.com/us/help/print_products#return
Return Policy
Apple wants you to be thrilled with your print product. If you are dissatisfied with an item and want to return it, we're here to help.
There are some situations that are beyond Apple's control. These include:
Errors in user-customizable features
This includes cover color, cropping, enhancements, red-eye reduction and formatting, such as, but not limited to captions or page numbers.
Errors in user-added text
Please preview any custom text carefully, and correct any mistakes prior to placing your order. Apple is unable to make text corrections to image files.
Poor image quality due to low-resolution images
You may see a warning icon if you select a low-resolution image. Preview each page of your book, card or calendar for grainy or pixelated images. If an image is too small and appears pixelated, try inserting it into a smaller frame.

PowerPoint using macro to delete text boxes after printing

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solution, but nothing I've tried so far has been successful. The code is displayed below for your reference. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Hi hlolrich,
According to the description, you want to remove the shapes which created after you print the presentaion.
I suggest that you name the shape you added with some rule, then we can delete thease shapes via the name rule.
And here is a sample that you delete the shapes which name contains the
myShape words on the first slide for your reference:
Sub deleteShapes()
For Each aShape In Application.ActivePresentation.Slides(1).Shapes
If InStr(aShape.Name, "myShape") Then
aShape.Delete
End If
Next aShape
End Sub
Also you can learn more about PowerPoint developing from link below:
How do I... (PowerPoint 2013 developer reference)
PowerPoint 2013
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Iphoto printed books paper type?

If you have Apple print one of your iphoto books, a large hard cover book, does anyone know what type of paper they use? I looked through the ordering process but it never gives you the option to change the paper specs (at least I couldn't find that option). So what are the paper specs (weight, type, etc)? And can you change the paper type. Thanks for you help.

I am not familiar with the weight of the paper, but I can tell you that the quality is very impressive. It's a heavy weight paper. Everyone who has looked at the books that I have ordered has asked who the publisher was. Last week, I had to show an image to a professional photo lab and the owner was amazed at the quality that Apple produces. This was a book filled with fine art and the repro was great. It does help if you have the correct resolution and Photoshop CS2 to get the best results.
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I saw a message a while back with the same problem, but with no answer. Please help! I can print images, but i can't print a book's page, unless there's only text in the page!
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Print image: YES
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Print book page with text only: YES
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Print book page with text and image: NO
Generated PDF from within Aperture, then tried printing it: same behaviour (got prints only for pages with text only).
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When I click "Buy Now" in iPhoto's book I get the following message: Your book appears to have default text that has not been edited. Printed books will not include this text. Do you want to continue?"

When I click "Buy Now" in iPhoto's book I get the following message: "Your book appears to have default text that has not been edited. Printed books will not include this text. Do you want to continue?"
How do I proceed? How do I identify which is "default text?"

What version of iPhoto are you using?
Go thru each page, check the layout to see if there's a text box included on the page and make sure there is text in that text box. If not it may show the "holding" text like this:
If you don't want to change the page layout to one that only has photos and no text boxes just select that holding text and put a space in its place.
OT

Can I print book with text blocks instead of photos?

I have spent all day creating a book to print which included a photo on front, poems in place of photos on all pages (which I'd previously made into jpgs by creating layers in photoshop). I get to the ordering stage and I get an error window saying:
DEFAULT TEXT: your book appears to have default text that has not yet been edited. Printed books will not include this text. Do you want to continue with your order?
SO what does the above mean exactly?
And is it not possible to print text pages instead of photos?
Iphoto doesn't appear to give an open to type text on each page, but maybe iphoto 6 (iLife) does???
And how come it's not possible to ship my order internationally?
Thank you in advance for your help in answering my questions

I haven't printed out an iPhoto book myself, but the message you are getting seems to indicate that you did not fill in some parts of page templates. If so, then those parts will print blank even though iPhoto shows them containing default text. You probably wanted them blank anyway, though.
As for using iPhoto to print out a book with only one picture, that is probably doing things the hard way. If you want to print a book of text, there are now web options to do so costing about the same as an iPhono book. I don't think iPhoto is going to add templates sson for non-photo books.
As for overseas shipping, that is probably an issue of duties and shipping costs. Many US sellers on the Web will ship only to the US or perhaps Canada.

When I click Buy Book this appears our book appears to have default text that has not been edited. Printed books will not include this text. Do you want to continue? will the text I have sellected still be ok or will the book have missing text help Pleas?

I just spent 3 days creating a book [32 pages], with photos and text but when I click Buy Book In iPhoto this appears>
Our book appears to have default text that has not been edited. Printed books will not include this text. Do you want to continue?
My question is will the text I have sellected to use still be ok, am I safe to continue and buy or will the book have missing text ?
The book is for special birtday in 2 weeks time Please Help.G
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Yes, you're safe to continue. That means that there are text boxes that you did not put any text into and they contain the holding text which will not be printed. That text is shown in a light grayt and is in Latin. Normally you can just put a space in the text box to replace the holding text so as not to get that warning message.
Before ordering the book proof the book according to this Apple document: iPhoto, Aperture: Previewing an order in iPhoto or Aperture. Check the pdf file for any missing text or photos and any warning indicators in the text boxes indicating that some of the text has exceeded the space allotted in the text box.
Keep the pdf file to compare with the printed copy when you reciive it.
OT

Anyone has print out the iPhoto album book by apple after finish editing? May I check is the quality good? I have compiled my photo album book , choosen hard cover option , 100 pages , estimated cost is US150. Not sure worth to print out or not?

Anyone has print out the iPhoto album book by apple after finish editing? May I check is the quality good? I have compiled my photo album book , choosen hard cover option , 100 pages , estimated cost is US150. Not sure worth to print out or not?

All I can say is the books I've created as gifts to my children for their children were received with absolute joy and appreciation (each book chronicled in pictures the first year of each grandchild's life). Granted the sentimental factor had a lot to do with the recipient's enjoyment of the book but they were spetacular. The book with its glossy dust cover is a very impressinve way to present your photos.
As Larry has pointed out so many have posted here that they were very satisfried with their book and Apple is very good about correcting problems.
To make sure there are no errors in the book before you order preview the book as described in this Apple document: iPhoto '11: Preview a book, card, or calendar before you order or print it. If the PDF file shows no errors, either in text typos (my biggest problem) or in missing photos, etc., the printed book will be error free.
OT

How can I fix the text in my photo book that reads"your default text had not been edited. Printed books will not include this text?"

How can I fix the text in my photo book that reads"your default text had not been edited. Printed books will not include this text?"

You will get this warning, if your book includes textboxes that still include the default text, like "Insert Title". You need to find these boxes and add your own text. Look for boxes like this:
Make a PDF-preview of your book and look, where the preview differs from what you are seeing in iPhoto.
iPhoto, Aperture: Previewing an order in iPhoto or Aperture

Difficulty editing text in iPhoto book project. I add a page layout with text, but can't edit the text box., Difficulty editing text in iPhoto book project. I add a page layout with text, but can't edit the text box.

I'm am having difficulty editing text in the iphoto book project. I have a text box that is pre-populated with text. I can edit the text once, then if I need to change something, it won't let me delete anything, only add to it. Anyone else having this problem?
Thanks!

You should be able to double click in the text box and add or delete text. First make a temporary, backup copy (if you don't already have a backup copy) of the library and try the following:
1 - delete the iPhoto preference file, com.apple.iPhoto.plist, that resides in your
User/Home/Library/ Preferences folder.
2 - delete iPhoto's cache file, Cache.db, that is located in your
User/Home/Library/Caches/com.apple.iPhoto folder.
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3 - launch iPhoto and try again.
NOTE: If you're moved your library from its default location in your Home/Pictures folder you will have to point iPhoto to its new location when you next open iPhoto by holding down the Option key when launching iPhoto. You'll also have to reset the iPhoto's various preferences.
NOTE 2: In Lion and Mountain Lion the Library folder is now invisible. To make it permanently visible enter the following in the Terminal application window: chflags nohidden ~/Library and hit the Enter button - 10.7: Un-hide the User Library folder.
If that doesn't help launch iPhoto with the Option key held down and create a new, test library. Import some photos, create a book and check to see if the same problem persists. Post back with the results.
OT

Anyone else also still having problems to order a printed book with pictures from iPhoto? Can you help?

When I try to order a printed book, I can not get any further than to "check out". Then I get "oops the store is temporarily unavailable". It has been like this for the past two days.
Everything else works on the Macbook Air. Mail, iTunes, surfing etc

Also what print product store are you trying to order from? Give this fix posted by another user a try:
Quit iPhoto.
From the Finder menu bar, choose Go > Utilities to access your Utilities folder (or press Shift-Command-U).
In your Utilities folder, open Keychain Access.
Find the "NetServices" entry in your Keychain Access window.
Select the "NetServices" entry and press the delete key.
Reopen iPhoto and attempt to place your order again.
You should be prompted to enter your account information if you deleted the Keychain entry successfully.
After entering your account information, you should be able to complete your order.
Also read this Apple document: iPhoto: Difficulty submitting a book, card, or calendar order
OT

Low contrast colour in printed book, iPhoto 9.1.5 and Lion

My versions are: iPhoto 9.1.5 (615) and OS X 10.7
I have made and purchased 8 photo books using iPhoto. The most recent book arrived and the colour contrast was poor. Pictures lacked "punch" and colour depth when compared to the photo in iPhoto. While on the phone with an iPhoto specialist he suggested that I compare the printed PDF output of the book to the photo in iPhoto. The PDF matched the printed book - low contrast colour. I was asked to delete and re-add the photo to the book and print to a PDF again (just the one page). The result was a marked improvement and matched the photo in iPhoto.
I was advised to print a PDF of the book and compare to photos in iPhoto prior to buying. This I can do but it was not explained why my previous 7 books were more than acceptable. My 7 previous books were all done with earlier versions of iPhoto and Mac OS X.
Lesson learned: Verify the printed output by creating a PDF of the book, compare to the photos in iPhoto and if OK, hope that when the book is purchased that the created PDF is the same as the one used for the comparison.

It is even better to preview the book -
Before ordering your book preview it using this method - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1040 - and save the resulting PDF for reference - the delivered book will match it.
LN

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