InDesign

A few times a week I experience instability with Indesign. For example, I just had to close the program because when I clicked File>New>Document the new doc window that opens would not allow me to select any options and would not create a new doc when I clicked the button. I couldn't select 'CLOSE' either. Indesign became complete locked up because the 'New Document' window stayed open and I couldn't close it without a force quit.This occurs randonly and not just when creating a new document. I could be working on a job I've had opened all day and it will become unresponsive. There are times where I get odd color blocks showing up in my layout but its just on screen. This only happens when I work in Indesign.I want to go back to a more stable version but I've already created so much in version 20.2 and sometimes I get reverse-compatability issues. Anyone else have issues with an unresponsive UI?   

I'm having trouble with paragraph styles in InDesign not updating across the entire document when I make changes. I've modified a style, but only some text reflects the update, while others remain unchanged even though they're supposedly using the same style. Is there a reason why this happens, and how can I ensure all instances update properly? I'm using InDesign 2024 on Windows. Any help is appreciated!

Is there a way to edit publish online files/links in the team. I only see the possibility for me alone but not my whole adobe team?

Hi all, I've got a new macbook book and updated all my adobe apps, but the colour books aren't showing pantone swatches. Thanks for any help! .

Color settings are displayed as synchronized. Working color spaces RGB: eciRGV v2, CMYK: PSO Coated v3 are defined in the setting. However, Indesign 2025 loses these “global” settings. Instead, newly created documents use other working color spaces...     <Title renamed by MOD>

I'm working on a large document (200+ pages) and want to use GREP styles to automate formatting, such as applying character styles to dates, numbers, or specific patterns. However, I'm concerned about potential performance issues or unintended formatting. Are there any tips or best practices for setting up GREP styles efficiently in long documents? Should I limit their use, or are there specific patterns that are known to cause slowdowns?

Hi allHope you can help with the below.  I am working with EasyCatalog plugin for InDesign and am trying to extract certain data from a cell with a function in a Custom Field Options. This is the usual data in the cell:  <p>Yarn: 100% New Zealand Thin Wool or Tencel</p> <p>– Primary backing: 100% Polyester</p> <p>– Backing: 100% Polyester</p> <p>– Pile Height: 16mm</p> I need to extract "Pile Height: (and the numbers) ". I spend the last 2 days reading about REGEX expressions etc. and I can't manage to do that no matter how I try. Could someone have any ideas? Many thanks!Miro.

Say I have a 10 page InDesign document. Each page is fairly small. When I go to print out those proofs, can I print all 10 pages on one sheet of paper? Or do I have to copy each layout separately onto a new document to group them? Just to save paper really.ID CS3

Pursuant to my recent posting: The fonts are activated and installed, yet they don't appear as avaialble in the document. They appear twice in the replace fonts menu. Are they cancelling themselves out? How do I stop this? I've deleted the preferences repeatedly. I guess I'll try deleting and reinstalling the program.Auto actiate doesn't work.

Hi This is driving me crazy!!!So I have made over 200 datasheets within InDesign which use MontSerrat Bold & Montserrat Regular fonts.All has been going great but I open up one of the files today and I get a message stating that I have missing fonts?? But the warning box states Montserrat (OTF) Bold: & Montserrat (OTF) Regular: couldn't be found.I do not understand where the "(OTF) came from? I don't have any fonts that are written like that ????Help Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.Working on Windows 10 and I have updated InDesign.

It doesn't matter if I select rows in the table, or just have the insertion point in it. "Redefine style" is always greyed out in the Table panel. 

I can find no way to show this thing after it (inexplicably) disappears, making it impossible to manage styles among the files in your book. I've even tried re-opening the indb file; that does absolutely nothing... even if you close all open files. In addition to that problem: Is there a way to have styles sync across a book automatically, instead of having to continually select every file in the book and re-sync? 

I have a text box that sits under a custom shape so it makes it looks like the copy underneath sits within the shape (AB-123). Is there a way in InDesign to have a custom shape and have it editible and expand to the right as the copy grows? And is it possible to keep it within this main text box?

After several hours of work, my file no longer opens. It says, "Unable to complete your request due to database error." Are you able to help me? You will find the file in this link.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11-G1aR4UuzS-6zX3AiY3KsEGRec6M1ft?usp=sharing Thank you very much for your reply.

I am trying to build a template matrix that will allow people to insert images in the top cell to correspond with the title in the bottom cell. Not all of the types will be used on each publishing, so looking to have the grid flow from left to right, then down the rows. Some in between sign types may be needed as well (Like B.2 between B.1 and C.1). It would be ideal if the user wouldn't have to set the cells height if they make a new pair. Current Setup:42 rows, in pairs with the gray cell and then the title cell4 text boxes stacked with flowing text, each with 6 columnsAs INDD doesn't allow to set the cells height in the cell style, i am using a paragraph style associated to the cell style to set the heightThe problem is once I put an image into the cell, the paragraph style is wiped (obvi) and then the cell shrinks and the image is shown as overset. I am looking to not build multiple boxes on the page that people would have to rearrange if they subtract or add a new type. is th

Tried BackSpce, doesn't seem to work.Or is there another way?

Hi, I have a 2 page form which need to be black only. The ONLY colour used throughout it the 100 Black Swatch.Page 2 uses 60% of this swatch. When I export the PDF to be print ready, the print checks show that the 60% Black, has now become CMYK... why is this? How can I amend it? Thanks!

Guys help me about this please. The pages or spreads turns to black i dunno why. I cannot export my project because of that. 

I am trying to create a document in Benghali that needs to be accessible  When recieving the translation, I copy into indesign and export the PDF (no design just as plain text to get this working!)using the standard composer it corruupts the formatting of the letters (in in design) however it passes accessibility in the PDF.When i use the Adobe world ready composer it corrects the formatting issue in indesign but when it fails character encoding in the PDFIve tried this with 4 fonts  Noto Sans Benghali, Adobe Benghali, Myriad Benghali and Tiro Bangla all have the same issues and am really stuck with a deadline looming Any Suggestions?

regularly Indesign tries to activate a font in the Adobe-collection which I don't need anymore, because I changed it by anothjer font., but this action keeps going on in the background. result: it is impossible to make a PDF, because Indesign keeps trying to activate that font in the background.to solve this, I have to close all my open indesignfiles and restart the application. how can I stop an action in the background without having to restart Indesign... greetings,k

Every time I add content  (ctr +D) the application just closes.Is  anyone else facing this issue, I am facing this after the latest update.Any solution would be appreciated.

I have been working on a book design in Indesign, Macbook. When saved and opened later, the file opens and then freezes completely. What to do?

Hello community. it's been ages since I have used indesign, and it's time to get back into it. I bumped into my first problem today.  I made an objecc state with 5 images, and when I click in the on each state, I can see each image. but when I publish the EPUB to view it, its only cycling 2 images from the 5. Why is this happening? Also when I export the interactive PDF, I can see the First image from the 5, but the previous and next button is missing. What am I doing incorrect? Thank you. 

 I am using a MacBook Pro 2024. The problem also shows on an older MacBook with an earlier version of InDesign. It happens with various documents, renaming the docs does not help.I would be grateful for any advice.

Hi community,I have a book file made of document files. I have noticed sometimes when I have successfully placed a docx linked to a docx file, all is well until I try to format the page by adding a text box for a title. I add the text box above the original placing. Then I link the two boxes together to bring the title from the top of my docx into a higher position on the page. The file link disappears immediately. I am so confused. I have tried it with a new indd and same result. I then tried with a new Word file. Also, my paragraph styles are built with the same hierarchy across the two platforms.I'm using an m2 mac.It's got to be something I've overlooked.Thanks in advance,David