InDesign

This morning, InDesign was updated (version 21.6), and the split-view layout no longer works—or rather, it works only partially: the open document remains visible only on the left side, while the right side of the window is blank. I checked the zoom and page alignment, but nothing is visible.

Hello,I’m working on setting up a document where I have 8” x 9” pages forming a 16” x 9” spread. I’m trying to set up a 5 column grid on my master spread that jumps the gutter, but I can only find ways to set the number of columns per PAGE, and not to set the margins for the spread. In essence, I need a 16” x 9” page with a 5 column grid, but I need to set it up using two 8” x 9” pages so it can be printed as a spread. I functionally need 2.5 columns per page to create the grid structure I am looking for, but InDesign doesn’t support fractional columns, either.Can anyone tell me if there is a clean way to achieve this?Thanks!

Help! All my automatic hyphens disappear when exporting a pdf. First I thought it was all hyphens but in closer inspection all soft- and discretionary hyphens remain. I've tried everything from uninstalling, downgrading, updating, restarting my computer... Nothing seems to work. I packaged the file and sent it to a friend and he was able to output a pdf with the hyphens, but I can't do it on my own inDesign (using the latest version, legit Cloud version)

I'm working on a product catalog in InDesign, and when I select my .csv Data Source nothing is populating. I've done these many times before, and there is nothing wrong with my template or excel based file.  I've tried restarting my computer, logging out of CC, moving the InDesign file to a new document, and resaving the Excel file as a .csv.  I should mention that on earlier versions of the .csv file a few days ago, everything merged perfectly. Any ideas as to why nothing happens when I select "data source"? Thanks very much!

I urgently need some help. My deadline is today, and I can’t open the InDesign file. Can anyone help me open the file?

I downloaded Indesign not too long ago for school reasons; and the only way I’ve been able to get things to move is by arrow keys. My selection tools don’t work (direct, and regular selection), and they don’t work even when I’m trying to make text boxes bigger and or more stretched out. I’ve seen this question asked before and nothing has helped. I have the latest version and everything. 

I am using InDesign 2021. I’m wanting to create a multi-level bulleted list for product features. The first or top level will be just your standard solid black bullet with text in bold. The second level will be indented and bullet will be hollow or outlined and text in regular. Example:• Simple One Touch          • The simplified design• Pour & Paint          • Spraying coatings• Fast & Easy          • Clean-upI tried looking it up in Learning Center for doing either bulleted or numbered list, but wasn’t making any head way. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Tengo un problema con un documento de 186 páginas. Cuando trato de eliminar o agregar una página nueva, se cuelga el programa. Además no me deja abrirlo como archivo IDML ni copiarlo a otro archivo nuevo.He probado con todo lo que encontré en repost como eliminar el caché o el archivo Indesing Resing y no arreglo el problema.Espero alguien pueda ayudarme.

InDesign 2026, exporting to a small PDF file doesn't work!!!! The PDF is way too large.  

Nach dem Update auf macOS 26 (Tahoe) tritt beim Verpacken von InDesign-Dokumenten (Version 20.5) ein reproduzierbarer Fehler auf, wenn die verknüpften Dateien auf einem Synology NAS (DSM 7.1.1-42962 Update 9)liegen und über SMB eingebunden sind.Die Fehlermeldung lautet:„InDesign konnte das Dokument nicht verpacken. Notwendige verknüpfte Dateien können nicht kopiert werden.“Das Problem besteht nicht, wenn das gleiche Dokument samt aller verknüpften Dateien lokal auf der internen Festplatte gespeichert ist. Dort lässt sich das Verpacken problemlos durchführen.Tests mit unterschiedlichen Dokumenten, Schriftarten und Dateiformaten bestätigen, dass die Ursache offenbar in der Kombination aus macOS 26 + SMB-Zugriff auf die NAS zu liegen scheint – nicht an beschädigten Dateien oder ungültigen Pfaden.Wir bitten um Prüfung, ob es sich hier um ein Problem im Zusammenspiel von macOS 26 (SMB-Handling), Adobe InDesign oder DSM 7.1 handelt – und ob ein Fix oder Workaround geplant ist.Vielen Dank vor

Currently having an issue with my undo/history function. I seem to only be able to go back 2 or 3 commands before the entire history disappears. pls help!

When working in InDesign, entire objects (text fields, color areas, linked images) disappear and are no longer displayed. Not even their frames. The layers cannot be selected by clicking on the location where the elements are located. Zooming into the document or changing the view mode doesnt change anything in the visability of the objects.  However, the objects are still there in the layers window. Similarly, when exporting a PDF, the invisible objects become visible again. I can make the objects visible again by copying and pasting them onto a new page or by saving an IDML and opening it. However, the objects keep disappearing when working in the file.Tested with GPU turned on and off.

Dear all,Has anyone experienced the same thing after updating to version 20.4? That Compatible GPU and Monitor not detected.For the information with previous versions never experienced the same thing, below is my specisification lapotop:CPU: Inter Core i5 Gen 11thGPU: NVidia Geforce MX330.Please advice how to solve it.Thank you

Hello, I just paid for my InDesign subscription, but the Creative Cloud application is preventing me from installing the latest version due to hardware limitations on my computer. I need a direct download link (offline installer) for an older version that will run on my system, such as InDesign CC 2020 or CC 2021. I've already spoken with two advisors, and they gave me the 2024 version (LS20). That's why I'm here. My computer has 6 GB of RAM, and I need version 15.x or 16.x.

ざっと確認はしたのですが、すでに投稿をされているものでしたら申し訳ございません。 InDesign2025にて作業をしている際に困っている事象なのですが、テキストボックス内に打ち込んだ黒文字（11.5Q）に白の線をつけ（0.5mm）さらにその文字にルビをつける、長体平体をかけるなどの動作をするとその文字と前後にのみ、ふちがかぶるようになってしまいます。（ルビなどの処理をする前には文字のカーニングをつめてもふちがかぶりません） PCのスペックは以下です。iMac 24インチチップ　Apple M1OS　バージョン14.6.1（Sonoma） もしこちらの現象の回避方法、原因等お分かりの方がおりましたらご教示いただけますと幸いです。 よろしくお願いいたします。

Hello Everyone,We are thrilled to introduce the new Export Content as HTML5 feature in InDesign. With this update, you can now export pages, spreads, or selected objects to HTML5 format with just a few clicks. HTML5 makes your content more accessible and compatible across platforms and boosts both user engagement and SEO! Plus, you have control over how text is exported for optimized web performance. Please try it and let us know what you think. We can’t wait to see how you use this powerful new feature in your projects.   Quick and easy steps to export content as an HTML5 Package Go to File > Export. Choose HTML5 from the Save as type (Windows) or Format (macOS) dropdown. Choose Use InDesign Document Name as the Output Filename to keep the same file name, then click Save. In the Export HTML5 Package dialog, choose HTML text tags or HTML SVG tags. Click Export. Your document is now an HTML5 packag

Hello everyone. Sometimes, after several hours of work, the InDesign menus get completely misaligned! For example, right now when I click "Save As," the "Print Booklet" window opens instead. It’s a real hassle—everything is off! Thanks for your help, and have a great day. Olivier

I am using InDesign 21.3, working on a simple 2 page file, I go to place a logo and the blue thinking wheel pops up and doesn’t go away. I can click and move things around but none of it is being “saved”. I close the file and click to close the program and it just sits there still open. I then have to force quit the program. When I relaunch the file opens with the software and everything I did while the wheel was spinning was not saved.It’s done this several times since the update and there is no pattern to why. I’m finding it randomly acting up. It’s really frustrating, especially when I’m not working on anything complicated.

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.

Mac, OS Tahoe 26.3.1 (a)In the past I have had this problem with Illustrator and Photoshop. Now it sometimes appears with InDesign as well. If I try to drag the active window to another place on my screen, by dragging from the top of the window, it disappears behind all other apps currently open. Oddly, any free floating palettes stay on top. If I can still see a part of the window, I can click on it to bring it back to the front. If not, I have to go to the dock to bring it forward. Nothing is lost so this is an annoyance rather than a real problem, but why does it happen and why is it now happening with ID as well as the others? 

OS: WindowsVersion: 21.6 x64While trying to import files or place SVG when the show import options is selected it doesn’t open the options dialogue window. I need to rasterize the vector graph because the chart is 100% clear in PNG but SVG typical density is distorted and high density clears/wipes out many things in the chart. high density display 

Description of Issue:When managing large-scale brand guidelines containing dozens of colors nested inside multiple Color Groups (folders), importing swatches via standard methods (Import .ase or Load Swatches from .indd) completely breaks the user's intended layout order and folder hierarchy.Steps We Tried That Failed / Had Major Limitations:Direct .ase or Layout File Import: Importing the master palette causes the internal sequence of the Swatches panel to reverse entirely. The top color folder stacks at the bottom, and the bottom color folder pushes to the top. Individual swatches inside the groups are also flipped upside-down due to sequential bottom-up reading during import. Batch Moving Color Groups to Correct Order (Option 1 Failure): Highlighting multiple inverted Color Groups simultaneously and dragging them to snap the order back causes InDesign to completely collapse the folders. It dumps all individual swatches into a massive, disorganized vertical list, losing all structura

why is the aspect ratio in indesign always off? i have to turn it on everytime i have to resize an object.it used to retain its last position used.is this a bug or is there a way around making default the proportionate resizing?mac os 15.1.1indesign 20.0

If a document has not been saved, I want to pop up a prompt and a save dialog box at the same time.var doc=app.activeDocument;if (!doc.saved) { alert("Please save the document first") exit();} 

For the past month or two, any time I try to Place a file or update a Placed file, InDesign usually freezes. The cursor turns into the spinning circle. I can close and save the files after this, but cannot close the InDesign app. I try various ways to place the files. File > Place or Ctrl D or copy and paste the placed file from another InDesign file. The files I use are typically on my Google Drive and I’ve installed the Drive app on my machine.This is REALLY getting annoying. Adobe used to be so good with bugs. Any ideas? I’ve read a few posts that say they thought version 21.3 fixed this issue but I’ve still got it.I’ve reset preferences, cleared old versions of InDesign, reinstalled InDesign. InDesign 21.3Core i9 processorWindows 11 home64 GB RAM500+ GB hard drive space Thanks in advance for any tips.