InDesign

Already an older version of ID had this bug, but years ago the screen was white grey, now dark greay.how to happend: 1. Mac sleep, 2. Mac awake, 3. all ID screen is dark grey, even if refreshing or changing zoom or position. 4. I can select elements, but I see only the blue selectors, not the content or background. 5. need to quit ID and to restart to work as usual. 6. not seeing the content I sometimes do not know If I should save or not – risking to loose the work. 

So here’s a new one to me.I have a Google Sheet that contains content copied from the web so that HTML formatting could be seen in code form. For example:Here is a bunch of copy, <i>and this part is in italics.</i>However, when I copy from Sheets and paste into InDesign, I get this, with quotes added, and the HTML removed:“Here is a bunch of copy, and this part is in italics.”--------------------Now, if I add certain characters immediately before or after the <> in the code, such as Here is a bunch of copy, <i>and this part is in italics.</i>1it pastes without adding quotes… but I tried also doing this with a ~, and it didn’t work.--------------------And by the way - this doesn’t seem limited to InDesign, as it even happens pasting into a text editor… I think it’s something being created within Sheets that’s doing it. Haven’t

I have a half-page postcard with small images embedding. I’m trying to save it to my CC files so I can share with a collaborator, but it either never saves or takes 20-30 minutes to save. Is that normal?

There was originally a piece of code used to obtain the height and width of an image.I found that when an image is distorted in InDesign, using this aspect ratio calculation is incorrect.This code can only be used to obtain the "usable width" of the image in the ID.Cannot execute s.redefineScaling([1, 1]);Because it may be a design requirement at this point.How to obtain the original height/width ratio of an image?Thank you.var image = app.activeDocument.selection[0];var imagePath = image.itemLink.filePath;var myResolution = 350;var hScale = image.horizontalScale * (myResolution / image.actualPpi[0]);var vScale = image.verticalScale * (myResolution / image.actualPpi[1]);app.preferences.rulerUnits = Units.MM;var myFile = new File(imagePath);var myDoc = app.open(myFile);myDoc.resizeImage(undefined, undefined, myResolution, ResampleMethod.NONE);var w = myDoc.width.value * hScale * 0.01;var h = myDoc.height.value * vScale * 0.01;  

As part of our workflow, I receive a packaged InDesign file from another designer. We’ve recently incorporated alt text into all of the imagery to prepare for upcoming compliance requirements, so this is the first time I’ve run into this. She’s added all the alt text on her end and packaged and sent over, but when I open the file and update modified links as per usual, all of the alt text is stripped from the images. The only solution I’ve found has been to ignore the automatic update and update each link individually. This seems to keep the alt text in it’s place.  Is there an easier solution? We have over 150 images in this catalog and going to add hours to our workflow.

InDesign hyperlink not working in pdf, which works in InDesign. If the text destination is applied color the link is not working in pdf but if color not applied it works in pdf. The pdf shows the link hand symbol but not going to destination.Tried applying color first then created hyperlink then also not working. What could be the issue? Why it is happening in pdf? Any solutions or suggestions to resolve the issue could be useful. Does applying color changes the text anchor property in PDF? The document is confidential, if adobe team email provided will send the InDesign document. 

What is the latest version of InDesign that Peter Kahrel's kerning script will work with?

Hi, first of all,After researching quite some time I think it's time to put the question here.I've been working on a group project in InDesign lately so I have some texts sent to me and directly copied them in. InDeign didn't know some Fonts, so I changed those, but in the end it had no problem. But after exporting it, Acrobat tells me there is an unembedded font (T3Font_0) in the document.1. If that Font is in the document, why doesn't InDesign know about it (It's litterally not in the list of used Fonts)2. How can I find out what the source of said Font is or locate it? I've heard taht it can come from Photoshop pictures or pictures in general, but do I really have to control everything seperately? Ain't nobody got time for that.3. I have been told, that in other programs you can turn off the subgroups of fonts, so they become individual fonts. That appearently worked fo them, os is that a possibilty for my issue aswell and if yes, where do i find that option in InDesign?Greetings, M

I am creating a booklet in InDesign with ads imported that I’ve created using Illustrator. A few times now, I’ve created an ad… imported it… and when I make sure it’s centered (Command + Shift + E), it does NOT center. I’ve looked at the AI file and there are no stray items. I’m attaching two screenshots… one of the Illustrator file in outlines, and one of the InDesign file… showing it is not centered, even though I have centered it using command + shift + E. I know I can manually center it… but I’m just curious why this is happening. If you think it’s an Illustrator issue, I’ll post this on that forum, but it looks fine in Illustrator… just not InDesign.

HiI am at my wit's end here - been trying to fix this problem for weeks, with no working solution.Working in InDesign - I cannot drag ruler guides across spreads - they only show up on an individual page. I have tried everything -Holding CTRL has no impact. Settings is set "to rulers per spread". Resetted all workspaces. Ruler guides cannot be dragged to pasteboard either I do not wish to put the ruler guide on master pagesAnybody know what the issue is here?Currently working in InDesign 21.1.0.56Windows 11Thanks,Nick

HiI am at my wit's end here - been trying to fix this problem for weeks, with no working solution.Working in InDesign - I cannot drag ruler guides across spreads - they only show up on an individual page. I have tried everything -Holding CTRL has no impact.Settings is set "to rulers per spread".Resetted all workspaces.Ruler guides cannot be dragged to pasteboardAnybody know what the issue is here?Currently working in InDesign 21.1.0.56Windows 11Thanks,Nick 

This happens to me every now and then: InDesign completely messes up the preview on my screen. If I zoom in or out, it usually disappears.At first, I blamed it on my old computer, where the graphics card was probably failing, but the same problem persists on my new Mac Mini.It doesn't seem to happen at all; it's completely random. This issue is still not fixed with the latest update (21.0.1), and it's even worse.If I move an object with a drop shadow, InDesign "moves" the entire shadow. Zooming in and out doesn't help; I have to completely close and reopen the document for it to work as it should.

I regularly create interactive pdfs in InDesign which have buttons to navigate between pages. The document I am currently working on has round cornered buttons that bleed off the page. When I export to pdf these buttons aren't stopping at the edge and show the bleed. No other elements that also bleed off on my artwork are doing this. I’ve created button in this way previously and not come across this before. Yes, I could crop the buttons so they don’t bleed, but that’s extra work that has never been needed before. Hopefully the attached screenshot shows the problem, the image on the right is my InDesign doc and the one on the left is the pdf. Any ideas from anyone?ThanksMac OSX Sequoia 15.0.1InDesign 2026 21.3Adobe Acrobat Pro 2026.001.21431

This pops up when copy/pasting a vector image from Illustrator to InDesign. Only from recent update.Needs to be fixed ASAP.   

I just installed InDesign (planning to make a book for print). When trying to export to PDF, I always get this warning (in the Export Adobe PDF dialog, see screenshots below):"The preset specifies source profiles that don't match the current color settings file. Profiles specified by the color settings file will be used."I get this warning even when trying to export a single page document with no content. I am new to InDesign, but I have used Photoshop for 15-20 years and have a good working knowledge of color management.What is the warning trying to tell me? And how can I fix this?I am using the standard [High Quality Print] export profile (changing no settings). In the Output section I have Color Conversion set to “No Color Conversion” (no “source profiles” here).What is meant by “the current color settings file”? Where can I find/edit this file?Here is a detailed description of what I am doing before getting to this warning:Adobe InDesign version: 21.3 x64Windows 11 version 25H2 (OS

UPDATE: Problem gelöst. Ich habe ein Update für Indesign von 21.2 auf 21.3 gestartet. Die ersten 50 % liefen gut durch, ab dann braucht jedes Prozent ca. 10 Minuten. Mein Gedanke war die CC neu zu starten, dafür habe ich den Vorgang manuell abgebrochen. Nun dauert der Vorgang des Abbrechens bereits über 35 Minuten. Wie sollte ich weiter verfahren?Ich habe eine 50er Interntverbindung, damit jedoch bisher keinerlei Probleme gehabt.Habe ein M2 Pro unter Tahoe 26.4.1

Hello! I am on MAC OS TAHOE and when i package, my link folder is empty, and i have an error message - i mean, i REALLY have to package with all the links… What do i do to resolve this issue! Thanks!  

I work with a colleague. We use the same InDesign files. I have recently encountered a problem. It only happens to me; my colleague does not have this problem, even though he uses the same files. Text sometimes “jumps” down a bit when I enlarge the text box, change the font size, or simply duplicate a page. I have already researched this, but have not yet found an explanation for it and nothing has helped. We both use the font via Adobe Fonts.

I exported the IndDesign file as XML. When importing the XML into InDesign - it crashed. 

Is it possible to make the table-styling diagram easier to see?The diagram is too small and  the selected and unselected lines in the diagram are indistinguishable.Something like this:Thanks

Hi all, wondering if anyone could give me insight into an issue I'm having with a tight turnaround annual report document. I've updated InDesign, restarted it and cleared my preferences, restarted my computer, disconnected and reconnected to wifi, and I'm still running into this issue. I saved a document to the cloud, and then shared as a TextEdit document so that my client can edit the report text. They were able to edit the text, but now I cannot do ANYTHING in InDesign as everytime I open the document, it gives me a perpetual rainbow wheel. I can force quit and open normal documents saved to my computer, I can open other cloud documents that haven't used TextEdit, but I cannot open this one. Has anyone ran into this and how to solve?

Hello,I'm currently facing an issue with indesign CC2018, latest version.It's a 24 pages document, no missing font, no broken link, no error showing, green dot on the bottom of the screen :Yet, I'm having an error showing up after exporting in PDF X4 print PDF format (file is exported, but PDF X4 standard is not respected) :What's wrong ? I can't tell what's happening.Help ?Thank you

Hi hoping someone can help me with the issues im having with my new MacBook pro m2 max 15" 64gb ram. I do a lot of work in Indesign creating documents and factsheets etc. I tend to move around a lot with my macbook and the issue i am having is when i close the screen and the mac goes into esentially sleep mode, when i open and log back into my mac indesign still has my documents open but the screen is grey on every file, meaning i have to close down and reopen the programme.  I played around with some settings in InDesign turning on and off the GPU performance but nothing seems to help. If anyone has any theories or ideas on how to fix this would appreciate the help. My mac is updated to the latest os. 

I have recently reinstalled InDesign and, upon every launch, if I go to the Id icon to set some global settings or open the first document of the session, InDesign will hang (spinning beachball, marked as “not responding” in Activity Monitor). After about one minute, the hang is over (pun intended) and InDesign resumes perfect functionality (no slowness, no issues). It is as if it wanted to be by itself for a while. If I open a second (or 3rd, 4th, etc.) document no hanging happens. If I close all docs and open a single new one, no hang. It is just the first doc of the session.I have been able to capture a Spindump while it was hanging. Perhaps this can help engineers (or other knowledgeable souls here) find what is going on?Thank you very much!I am on macOS Tahoe 26.4 on an Apple Silicon Mac.I’m posting this here as well because there was no bug report community for InDesign available. 

I subscribed to Creative Cloud Pro at 9:20PM last night. Upon completion of my purchase I downloaded and opened InDesign. For the next 3.5 hours, I continuously waited, signed in and out of my account, uninstalled and reinstalled the app, and restarted my computer waiting for Adobe to give me full access to ID. As of the time I’m writing this, nearly 1PM the next day, I still do not have full access. Also, opening and closing the app is a pain. It doesn’t open when I press the ‘open’ button in the CC desktop app. I downloaded PS and AI and I have full access, no problems. I’ve done everything that Google has told me to do but nothing is working.