Specific positioning of anchored frames

How do I insert an anchored frame at exactly 1/2 inch from the left margin? Once I get that done, can I copy that frame and paste it in another location and have it be that same exact distance from the left margin? Thanks!

You need to use the "Outside text frame" positioning option and
specify the "Distance from Text Frame" value as negative number.
The value you'll need is a function of the width of the anchored frame
and the offset of text frame itself from the left margin.
For example, if you have a 1.0" offset of the text frame from the left
side and your anchored frame is 3.0" wide, then you need to specify
-2.5" as the offset to get the anchored frame to start 0.5" from the
left side of the page.
If you are wanting the anchored frame positioned 0.5" relative to the
left side of the text frame itself, then simply add ).5" to the width
of the anchored frame and enter that as a negative number.
You can copy and paste these as required and they will retain their
position.
Note: pay attention to the baseline offset value (Distance from
Baseline) for the anchored frame as well.

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