InCopy is an editorial tool designed specifically for writers, editors and copy-fitters. According to Adobe, InCopy not only provides a simple way for editors to track changes, collaborate with designers, and fit copy easily, but also supports collaboration using WebDAV server technology. Use of WebDAV sets the stage for developers and system integrators to enable collaborative editorial workflows in Web-based environments. The announcement of Adobe InCopy exemplifies the company's plans to extend its professional publishing platform, based on Adobe InDesign. The tool has a familiar, word-processing interface that allows writers and editors to begin work immediately within an application that is most effective for the task at hand.
Writers can choose to work within a layout view or a galley view of their publication.
The layout view displays text exactly as it will appear in print, while the galley view displays edits and editorial notes with the editor's name attached. Additionally, InCopy provides an easy way for editors to track hyphenation and justification changes, as well as the movement of paragraphs. InCopy shares the same text composition engine as InDesign, and is based on the same hyphenation and justification rules, so it can, according to Adobe, provide virtually error-free copy fitting. Writers and editors can rely on fitting copy just once in a layout without the need for any manual adjustments. InCopy employs the unparalleled precision and control of the typographical features of InDesign including, the multi-line composer, optical kerning and margin alignment capabilities.