How to Center Text Vertically in Adobe InDesign: 1-Min Guide

How to Center Text Vertically in Adobe InDesign

Updated on:

April 6, 2026

By:

Madhav Bhandari

Use this interactive demo to learn how to center text vertically in Adobe InDesign.

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Here’s a simple and quick guide on how to center text vertically in Adobe InDesign:

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To center text vertically in an InDesign document, highlight the text and proceed to the Properties panel.
Under the Paragraph section, click 'Center.'
Go to the top menu, click 'Object', and select 'Text Frame Options' to open the Text Frame panel.
In the Vertical Justification section, click 'Align' and choose 'Center.'
Once finished, click 'OK' and verify that the text is centered in the document.
You have successfully centered the text in your document.

📌 Why this matters

Vertical text centering creates balanced, professional layouts that draw the eye naturally to your content. Beyond basic aesthetics, this technique becomes essential when designing covers, posters, or any layout where text needs to feel anchored within its container.

When you master vertical alignment alongside horizontal centering, you unlock the ability to create focal points that feel intentionally placed rather than accidentally positioned. This control over text placement transforms amateur-looking designs into polished, magazine-quality layouts that communicate hierarchy and visual weight effectively.

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