🔔 Adobe InDesign 21.2 (January 2026): AI Alt Text, ARIA Accessibility for EPUB, and Key Fixes🔔

Hello everyone,

We’re excited to announce the January 2026 release of Adobe InDesign (version 21.2). This update focuses on accessibility improvements, AI-powered enhancements, and important stability fixes, especially for Windows users.
 

✨ What’s New in InDesign 21.2

🖼️ AI-generated Alt Text for Images

 

Create accessible layouts faster with automatic Alt Text generation for placed images.

• AI generates descriptive alt text directly on image frames

• Review, edit, or regenerate text as needed

• Supports manual generation via Object Export Options

• English language supported (based on document language settings)

Learn more

♿ ARIA Role and Label Support for EPUB

 

Improve accessibility for EPUB (Reflowable) exports using ARIA roles and labels.

• Add ARIA roles to hyperlinks and cross-references

• Apply ARIA labels at the object or Object Style level

• Supports automatic and custom ARIA labeling for screen readers

Learn more

🛠️ Fixed Issues and Improvements

 

This release also includes several important bug fixes and stability updates, including:
• [Windows] Text becoming invisible during editing
• [Windows] Undo stack being cleared unexpectedly
• Improved Object Styles support for large size and position values
• Multiple IDML, EPUB, plug-in, and crash-related fixes
View the full list of fixes here:
InDesign release notes

🚀 Get Started

To update to InDesign 21.2, open the Creative Cloud desktop app and click Update next to InDesign. For step-by-step guidance, check out the detailed update instructions.

Once updated, open your existing projects and explore the latest enhancements available in InDesign 21.2.

Update the App Try out the latest Features and Enhancements in InDesign

Update InDesign

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