InDesign

Hi!  I've looked all over the internet but can't seem to find a solution. I made a brochure in Indesign that I exported as an interactive PDF. It contains hyperlinks and images (around 65 pages in total). When I add it to gmail it gives an error because it contains a virus. I can't seem to figure out which elements causes the virus notification, but when I export it as a print PDF (without hyperlinks etc) it works fine. However, we don't want it to be printed, so it needs to contain working hyperlinks. Exporting the print PDF with hyperlinks also gives the virus notification. Although I can easily share it through e.g. Wetransfer, it should be possible to share it through email and upload it to Google Drive. So I'm eager to fix it.  All the help is appreciated!  

I am frequently getting this message when opening files in Indesign: I have the latest version (20.2), the computer is a new M2 max, and these are all files I have created myself. They are stored locally. I have tried exporting as IDML and resaving, but the proble keeps coming back.Is InDesign really corrupting my files or is this a false message which can be ignored?Prompt investigation of this would be apreciated please Adobe.

I created documents in Indesign that have drop shadows applied to certain shapes.  I'm trying to convert these documents to SVG files.  Since there isn't a way to export from Indesign to SVG, I've been trying to utilize Illustrator.When I select all and drag from my original Indesign document to Illustrator and then export as an SVG, I lose the drop shadow effect completely.  Instead of the shadow, I see a grey rectangle.When I export the Indesign document as an EPS file, open it in Illustrator, and then export as an SVG, my shadows look like shadows, but they are broken up into pieces and have white spaces in between each piece.I've tried other solutions such as releasing all clip masks and flattening the transparency, but nothing seems to be working.  Is there a solution that will allow me to keep my original Indesign documents and convert to SVG without losing any elements such as these drop shadows?  Or will I need to opt for a more manual solution?  F

I've been working on a booklet in InDesign for over a week. I am working alone. Suddenly when I try to copy a section, I get incopy instead of copy and I cannot copy at all. I am unable to work on this design now, and I can't figure out how it turned on, and most importantly how to turn it off.  Would you please direct me? I need to finish this document and this has caused a lot of consternation. Thank you.

Hi,I am currently working on a large book layout and want to double-check that all my text frames are aligned correctly. I realized that sometimes during the design process, I accidentally moved the frames and am worried that there are areas I forgot to correct. Is there a fast way to double-check this without needing to go through every page? I thought the preflight tool might work, but it doesn’t seem like it’s possible. Thank you!

Hi,I am having some issue with InDesign when i save my file as either a PDF or JPEG, where it is looking completely fine when i save it, however, when i upload it online it appears really washed out and white/hazy. I dont really know much about indesign and can't figure out where i am going wrong. Anyone have any suggestions?

Hello Everyone,I am a student taking an InDesign course and must use the "03_End.indd" file to complete lesson 3. However, the zip folder with the lesson materials is missing from Lesson 3's "03_End.indd" file. Where can I find this file on Adobe? If anyone can give me a copy of this file that would be the most helpful.Any help would be appreciated,-RicardoScreenshot of video lesson 3: My folder on my computer:

Hey, When I try to link a spreadsheet with an inDesign document using the Data merge -> Select Data Source function and selecting a CSV file exported from an excel spreadsheet, I get the following error message: "The data source file you selected either has no records or is not a supported file format. Please fix the file, select a file that contains records, or select a supported file format."I have looked at the other troubleshooting threads, and none of them solved the issue. 

I created a live text field for a note area for an interactive PDF. I converted my text box into a Text Field and selected it to be "Multiline" and "Scrollable". When I export my PDF, open it in Acrobat and start typing in, the text begins typing in the center of the box and scrolls horizontally all the way until it is out of frame.What did I miss?

Here's an example of the page spread I am trying to line up the numbered section on the left column after I have anchored the number to the right column text reference. 

how can I get only specific text rotated within a text box?   <Title renamed by moderator>

Using InDesign 2025 on a MacBook Pro. Using Photoshop to process photos.I've created a coffee table book (print) and an Ebook. The layout is complete and looks great. But the RGB photos I used are too small for conversion for the final CMYK print version. It could still work as a digital version though. As I see it, I have two options: 1. Reprocess and replace the RGB photos already in the layout with larger ones to accommodate conversion to CMYK in export, or, 2. Reprocess and convert the photos to CMYK in Photoshop then place them in the InDesign layout. I'd probably have an easier time with Packaging this way. I haven't decided on a printer yet. I'm thinking ahead and wracking my brain as to what's the best workflow going forward that will save me the most time and have the best possible result. Thanks in advance for any advice.George D.

I have a three-column layout. When I pour in threaded text onto new pages, ID creates three separate threaded text boxes. Is there a way to have it create a single three-column text box instead?

Hi, I am working on my first book layout and read through the documentation from the printer. This requirement seems a bit odd to me:Language MutationsComplete CMYK data for each language version (the exact placement of images must be maintained across all language versions).How is it even possible to have the exact placement? The German version has way more text than the English version. In addition, in some areas, the graphics are slightly larger or smaller so that they fit better into the layout. Is this normal, or am I misunderstanding something? 

When the locator point is at the bottom of page 1, but you can't put the image at the bottom anymore, you have to put it at the top of page 2.In this case you can't use the “Positioning Objects” function? Another question, the positioning object only has a wrap around effect on text after the positioning point?This bug this is a bit unscientific and inconvenient. Any ideas?

 Ich hoffe, ihr könnt mir weiterhelfen:Meine Indesigndateien werden nur "schreibgeschützt" geöffnet. Die Dateien liegen bei IONOS Hidrive.Sobald ich die Datei aber auf den Schreibtisch kopiere, kann ich sie dort öffnen (nicht mehr schreibgeschützt).Bei anderen Programmen: Photoshop, Illustrator etc. funktioniert es über Hidrive einwandfrei.Mac: macOS 15.3.2 (24D81). Hat jemand eine Idee, Tipp?Danke schon jetzt:-) 

I have seen a few responses to this on the forum from a few years back which I have tried.  I have not found success. I am trying to create even pages that flow to even pages and odds that flow to odd.  The idea is a dual language layout. I have tried creating a four page parent with text boxes on each page.  I link page 1 to 3, and 2 to 4.  In the parent when I add filler text, it behaves as expected. When I use the parents to make actual pages, the behaviors don't seem to work.  I paste the text into page 1, it flows into page 3 but will not continue to make new pages flowing text on newly created pages 5, 7, etc. I've tried the same process using just a two-page parent.  I paste the text into the textbox of page 1, which overflows.  Then I link it to the textbox in page 3.  It links properly to continue the text, but doesn't generate new pages.  Quite frustrating for a novice.  Any help would be appreciated.&

For a while my Indesign crashes/freezes 8 out of 10 times while exporting PDFs of magazine pages where in layered HiRes .psd files are imported as "seperated" PSD Layers. PSD layers are placed via import options whith checking and unchecking layer. After about 9% or 19% the PDF stops redering and freezes Indesign. Stopping the PDF export does not help. (PC latest windows version and automatic updates for Indesign on)     <Title renamed by MOD>

Hi friends!Sorry for posting such an ignorant question, but I am still just beginning.If I have text that is within square brackets [ffgggggvgtgg] how can  I search for any string of text like that and apply a certain char style to that text.I think I could handle this in Word in ID I don't have a clue. Thank youSusan 

I'm at the final step of my first-ever InDesign epub export and I'm running into a maddening issue.  When I create my table of contents, it's pulling from a single header style, as shown here:  The header style is only used at the beginning of each chapter. Nowhere else.  Upon export, my epub is giving me the following error in Sigil:   I'm guessing this is related to the other part of my problem, which is that the table of contents in the exported epub is creating entries for every single page. Here it is in Adobe Digital Editions.   I have no idea what to do. I don't even know if these two problems are actually related, or if they're two separate issues. I've been following along with this tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkRp7fyP6KM  And I used this tutorial for the TOC specifically: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRD6wHc14S0 Help very very appreciated! This book is for a client, so unfort

Hi, I have been trying to install an earlier version of InDesign, since the newest is not compatible with my operation system. I have already checked the box for 'show older apps' in Preferences, but it won't show me the versions to install. What can I do?   [Moved from Community Help (which is about the forums) to a better forum... Mod][To find a forum for your program please start at https://community.adobe.com/]

I need to cut these two units often and frequently, is there a way to switch them quickly?Because I'm used to using dots for line spacing, I have a need for dots for pre and post paragraph spacing, but I need to use millimeters elsewhere.Just vertically. It would be great to have two units to choose from in some places.

Can someone please explain to me the difference between "Adobe PDF Presets" and "Standard" when exporting on InDesign? "Standard" is right below "Adobe PDF Present" when you export a file and you can choose multiple formats for the same document. My designer chose PDF-X3 for the Adobe PDF Preset but then chose PDF-X4 for the "Standard" for the same book cover PDF. How can you choose both and which one is the file going to use? 

Hi Adobe team,I'd love to request a feature for InDesign that already works beautifully in Illustrator:the ability to round rectangle corners directly by dragging the corner widgets inside the shape.In Illustrator, this feature is extremely intuitive — just grab the small circle in the corner and drag it inward to round the edges. It's fast, visual, and allows for fluid design work.Currently in InDesign, adjusting corner radius feels clunky and hidden in menus. Bringing the same interactive corner control from Illustrator to InDesign would massively improve workflow for layout designers who often work with rounded shapes.Thanks for considering this upgrade — it would make a big difference!Daniel

Hello, I am running Indesign 19.0.1 and would like to install an earlier version.When selecting More options, there is no selection in the drop down list for Other Versions. Is it possible to download and earlier version? Thanks