For test I have created a blank new document size 165mm x 235mm (book size) with 200 pages and filled it with Placeholder text (Lorem Ipsum). I used Times New Roman font with no styles, same size of font – very simple text. Still, if I press Ctrl + A, InDesign freezes for about 15 seconds. Here is the document: https://files.acrobat.com/a/preview/ab242194-8033-4db2-901d-c2a000370043 Here is the video: when all the text is selected I am clicking with the mouse around InDesign, but nothing happens. After 15 seconds InDesign responds again.
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