InDesign

Is there a way to sync paragraph styles, character styles, and other design assets across multiple InDesign projects? I’m working on several documents that need to maintain a consistent look, and manually updating styles in each file is time-consuming. Are there any built-in tools, libraries, or best practices to streamline this process?

Hi, the problem that the some paragraph -in just in 1 page- disappears after exporting the file to pdf - ArabicI see a normal view in Indesign, but when I export the file to adobe pdf format some paragraph disappearsimages and file attached

It would be great if all strokes were default-selected when wanting to hide all cell strokes of a table. Currently, the middle cell line has to be manually deleted. Thanks!

Many times I'm working with several libraries. A main one and a holiday for instance. I'd love to be able to have both open at once vs. flipping back and forth.  Shawn Kearney - Max 2025 - Target

I am having an issue with the latest version of InDesign (currently running 20.0.1) where hitting 'save' results in anywhere between 5-15 seconds of spinning beachball of death. I've tried with and without font management software, tried on a clean Mac user account, completely uninstalled and reinstalled InDesign, but nothing works. I also tried saving as IDML but to no avail. I am saving to my iMac HD, not the cloud, although it is no better if I do save to the cloud. A new document with nothing in it saves instantly, and adding images and non-text items has no impact. I imported a large chunk of 'Lorem Ipsum' text in the Minion Pro regular font, and that also had no effect, but as soon as I start adding different font styles and weights, let alone other fonts, saving gets really slow.For example, just changing three words to Minion Pro Semibold Subhead means the document takes a full second to save (with a brief flash of the spinning ball), and once I have added 4 other versions

My catalog files are quite large and looking for a way to edit the file quickly. It can take some time to make simple text changes.

I've decided that having one text flow per document is too problematic to retain, because even small changes to styles may case significant repagination; so every style change requires a tedious re-check of every single page in the book. So I'd like to break text flow between frames as it stands right now, so any repagination that requires more space will generate an overset-text error. But I want to keep one story; not have a separate story on every page. Is this possible? The flow-breaking scripts in the samples collection both break the story.

I am building a fitness book for a client, and she would like to have a collaborative file to replace images in sections with others.I managed to create a project and upload a zip folder with the links, etc. I noticed that I am unable to open/upload the InDesign file to invite her to share. I then saw it's a supported file format issue, so I tried to save the cloud (it has a green checkmark), but it doesn't show up in my "files" section in the Creative Cloud Desktop App to share with the client. Then I tried sharing the file from InDesign (Invite to edit), but it has been showing this notification since yesterday. Is this normal for larger image-rich files? Also, if someone could guide me on best practices for sharing and collaborating on files, that would be very helpful, as this is my first time.  Please help the newb.Thanks a million. 

Not sure if anyone has experienced this issue before when looking at the object layers for a linked illustrator file? where you end up getting duplicate layers being displayed (See linked images). This issue seems quite random, the only work around I've found so far is if you turn on every version of the layer you want, this is fine until you suddenly have about 7/8 duplicates to deal with! any help would be appreciated!

For the past week or so, InDesign has been freezing for 1-2 minutes when I make a change to a paragraph style (try to change the font or color or something). It will eventually get going (i.e., not crashing ID), but it's making my workflow VERY slow. InDesign version 20.2Windows 11, version 24H2I saw some earlier posts about a similar issue. 

I'm trying to create a "date selection" in InDesign. i.e. date of birth, request date. So far it seems like there isn't an option.My initial test was through using the interactive buttons to create a date selection but that is not an option.Any suggestions?

This account  is associated with my company account. This account has been provided with InDesign application however, I cannot use the license because adobe.com site is recognizing my email address as a personal account instead of company account. How do I get the option of choosing company instead of personal? 

Hi everyone, I’m working on a lead magnet layout in InDesign and need help automating FontAwesome bullet points. Each line starts with “Not this:” or “But this:”,  both use a Character Style (bold and colored) and  followed by normal body text on the same line. I want to add a FontAwesome bullet point at the start of each line automatically, without manually typing it every time.I tried using Paragraph Styles, but the bullet formatting applies to the entire line, affecting the “Not this / But this” text and body copy as well. Is there a way to automate just the bullet symbol? example format: ResilienceFor when rejection or failure starts to feel personal.Not this: ‘Rejection is a sign that I should stop.’But this: ‘Rejection is part of the process, not proof of failure.’Not this: ‘If I were really good, it wouldn’t be this hard.’But this:‘It’s hard because I’m learning the thing by doing the thing.’Not this: ‘My book tanked — I’m a total failure.’But this: ‘Most car

Hi, I am trying to fix a broken numbering system on a project template. I didn't make the template.Currently the leading number "4" (chapter number) is assigned by going to layout > numbering options > starting numbering at 4 The sub-chapters (4.1, 4.2, etc) are updated, but the sub-sub-chapters remain un updated. Furthermore, there is incongruence between what is reported in the table of contents and the actual sub-sub chapter number:Here is a screen recording with more detail:https://youtube.com/shorts/gOyrIXpRz6g?feature=shareAnd I can upload the indesign file if needed.Thanks for any suggestions for how to resolve this.

Is there a way to "clear" character color instead of reset all other character style settings? I know it looks to be a silly question.Thanks!

Sorry for the cryptic title. I am getting older and my brain is fried! For many years I have used a template which I created, I have just adjusted as needed but I want to start from scratch and dont remember how I got here. Essentially I have a text box that determines what will go into the title of a page. The purpose of this is so that title remains page after page until I change the text box again on the next page to be a different title. This stops double ups in the contents page In the image below the title text has arrows at each end and is determined by the 'Contents' text box.If someone could just give me a hitn I am sure I can work it back out!   In an hilarious twist of fate I asked this question a few years ago but apparently I worked it out and did not write it down lol.

All my other files can be exported, but this one file just won't. The file has hyperlinks and images only. When I export the file, the error message points to a certain page and to other random pages when I re-export. I checked each of those pages, but nothing is unusual.Please help. 

 Whatever H1 header I make the first H1 header, all other H1 headers nest underneath. They should all be at the same level. These are all linked text frames.

Hi everyone, I’m having an issue with Adobe InDesign.When I place a JPEG image, it doesn’t show the actual picture — instead, I only see vertical colored lines across the frame.The weird part: the exact same file opens and displays perfectly on another computer running the same version of InDesign. I’m on macOS [15.5] with InDesign [20.5]. Do you have any ideas or known fixes? Thanks in advance!

In the new InDesign 2026 (Czech language version on macOS), there’s still an issue with the “Show Import Options”checkbox. When importing graphics, the Finder window opens as usual, but InDesign no longer remembers whether the “Show Import Options” box was checked. In older versions, this preference stayed active even after restarting the app. Now I have to check it manually every single time I place a file. Is this an intentional change or a bug?

Hola!para un directorio estoy intentando el volcado de datos mediante la "combinación de datos"consigo correctamente que me pase los datos, pero me gustaría que en cada hoja aparecieran varios registros (a modo de listado).¿Existe alguna manera de que me muestre todos los registros seguidos?Muchas gracias 

I'm trying to create an object style that will allow me to achive a 3 sided stroke, open on the right side. I know I could just create the frame and then manually delete the right side stroke of the frame, but I'm trying to create the style such that it could be reversible if the client changes their mind and wanted the stroke on all four sides.

Make a flip tool on the tool bar for flipping text when using type on a path. the flip tool is way too small to see.   Shelley Bowersock - MAX25   <Title renamed by MOD>

Hi, all! I have been working on marketing materials in InDesign for several years now. I recently found out that the materials are getting a redesign. I will be sent the new native file templates. I need to find the best way to "convert" my existing materials (all documents) into these new templates.  I'm thinking the best way is through copying and pasting the elements of one of our old pages into the new template, and then tweaking as needed? I'm not sure if that's the most effective or efficient method, though - I need to update dozens and dozens of documents.  Thanks in advance!  

I'm working with a book template that someone else created. Screenshot attached. The frame edges, para symbols, text box links are all in bright red, which I find visually distracting. I want to restore them to default color (cyan?). I've tried everything I can think of, even deleted red from swatches, but nothing works. I know it's likely a simple command, but it escapes me. Thanks to all who respond.