BLoc InDesign · InDesign layout
InDesign tools for CJK and multilingual production
Prepare localized InDesign documents, apply language and CJK styles, set paragraph rules, run final checks, and handle math equations.
$10 / month or $100 / year
USD. Yearly billing includes two months free.
Explore the InDesign workflows
Try prepared interactive examples and compare the starting point with the result.
What you can do
- Apply English character styles within a localized document.
- Choose fonts for a selected language, with the option to include digits.
- Outline math equations using an installed math font.
- Choose a source and target document, then copy matching equations as outlines into the target.
- Prepare a working document with selectable cleanup tasks, then review the changes and report.
- Create character styles for Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese or Korean using the matching installed Noto Sans CJK fonts.
- Apply the matching CJK character styles, with a summary and warnings for missing styles.
- Detect CJK paragraphs and apply composer, line-breaking (kinsoku) and spacing (mojikumi) rules; review missing resources and text wrapping.
- Run a guided final document QA check with optional fixes, then visually review the result.
Get started with BLoc InDesign
Share your workflow
Request the tool and describe your files, applications and the work you want to complete.
Confirm the setup
Compatibility, available features, pricing and licensing are confirmed by email before delivery.
Review your results
Use the tool in your workflow, check the output and share feedback for fixes and future updates.
Questions about BLoc InDesign
What localization tasks does it cover?
Nine tools cover English character styles, language-specific fonts, math outlining and equation transfer, plus document preparation, CJK style creation and application, CJK paragraph setup and guided final QA.
What is the recommended CJK workflow?
Save a working copy, then run Global 01 - Prepare Document, CJK 01 - Create Styles, CJK 02 - Apply Styles and CJK 03 - Paragraph Setup as needed. Finish with Global 02 - Final QA Check. Review each report and inspect the document before continuing.
Which CJK languages and fonts are supported?
Create styles for Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese and Korean. Install the matching Noto Sans CJK SC, TC, JP or KR font families first. Review missing-font, missing-style and paragraph-resource warnings, and inspect mixed-script text, wrapping and punctuation.
Does final QA replace visual review?
The final QA workflow offers guided document checks and optional fixes. Choose the steps deliberately and inspect the result; completing the dialog does not certify typography or layout for delivery.
What does math outlining require?
It depends on installed math fonts. STIX Two Math is the documented house font. The tools run in Windows InDesign, with documented testing on InDesign 2025; confirm compatibility before delivery.
How much does BLoc InDesign cost?
$10 / month or $100 / year. USD. Yearly billing includes two months free. Final pricing, licensing and availability are confirmed by email.
How do I request BLoc InDesign?
Use Request this tool to open the form with the product already selected. Describe your workflow and setup so compatibility, licensing and delivery can be confirmed before you start.
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Put BLoc InDesign to work
Final pricing, licensing and availability are confirmed by email. Windows customer tools use a separate license for the specified PC/user and periodic online verification. Bug fixes, customer feedback and future updates are included at no additional charge.