InDesign

Hello, in short, what it says on the title: InDesign 2025/2026 freezes (ends up as “not responding” in the Task manager) when interacting with the Paragraph Panel or with other, simple interactions; there are also multiple CEP HTML Engine instances that are generated, and there might be a possible file corruption, though I couldn’t verify that. More information below:SOFTWAREInDesign 2026 (21.2).Windows 10.HARDWARECPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-Core Processor 3.70 GHz.GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 (8 GB).RAM: 64 GB.Storage:(I installed Adobe apps on my D Drive),233 GB SSD KINGSTON SA2000M8250G (C Drive, 70 GB of free space),466 GB SSD KINGSTON SA2000M8500G (D Drive 155 GB of free space).PROBLEMSince late 2025 (I cannot pinpoint exactly from which version this started to happen) until now, the problem that I have been having is triple:1. Merely invoking (trough the Window > Type & Tables > Paragraph), opening or selecting the Paragraph panel freezes the program (in the Task Manager

I'm working on a product catalog in InDesign (CC) based on an Adobe template. This week I noticed that text in certain table cells had disappeared across all my saved versions. After extensive troubleshooting I've narrowed down the issue and am hoping someone has seen this before.The Situation:Tables were built from an Adobe template Affected cells are body rows manually styled to look like headers Text is completely visible and intact in Story Editor # symbols appear in the cells in layout view, suggesting overset text, but cells are actually empty in layout Selecting all in the cell selects nothing The file was opened on a second machine around March 13th via CC syncWhat I've Already Tried:Replaced missing Source Sans Pro (OTF) with Source Sans Pro (TT) via Find Font with Redefine Styles checked Cleared paragraph style overrides Corrected paragraph style definition to reference available font Toggled Display Performance to High Quality Exported to IDML and reopened Updated InDesign C

Ich bekomme die Ordnung meines Inhaltsverzeichnisses nicht richtig hin. Mein Dokument besteht aus einzelnen UND verketteten Texten. Das liegt daran, dass ich ein Word Dokument platziert habe, welches Überschriften beinhaltet, welche im Inhaltsverzeichnis auftauchen sollen. Zusätzlich gibt es einzelne Textrahmen nur mit Überschriften.Nun werden aber alle Überschriften des verketteten Textes VOR den anderen Überschriften angezeigt, obwohl diese im Dokument teils danach liegen.Kann ich das Inhaltsverzeichnis einfach nach Seitenzahl ordnen lassen? oder selbst die Reihenfolge bearbeiten?Danke!

I have a document that the client insits it has top navigation on each page, is there a way to make this accesible so the people on screen reader dont have read it every page, it is created in indesign and I know I have to fix in acrobat and I can't seem to find the answer for this. Any help appreciated

t seems like INDD files from before 2021 won't open in 2024 19.5.Or it takes a really long time to open them—that doesn't make sense.But they open in 2026; you just need to convert them to IDML and then open them in 2024 19.5.On May 19, 2024, opening an IDML file that had just been converted from 2026 also took an unbelievably long time.2026 still seems a bit sluggish; so far, 2024 19.5 runs more smoothly. What a waste of time. Is there a script that can convert older INDD files to a format compatible with 2024 19.5 with a single click?

Hi everyone,I’m working on macOS using InDesign 2023 (and I’ve confirmed the same behavior in InDesign 2026).My document contains several mathematical formulas created with MathMagic, imported as EPS or PDF files and anchored inline within the text flow. I have also tried converting them to outlines, but Acrobat's "Read Out Loud" feature doesn't recognize them.I want the screen reader to ignore the graphic/paths and strictly read the custom description I’ve entered in the Alt Text field (Object Export Options).Could you please advise on the best workflow to ensure that: These MathMagic objects are correctly tagged (e.g., as Figure or Formula) so they aren't skipped. Acrobat prioritizes the Alternative Text instead of trying to interpret the vector data. The reading order stays consistent with the surrounding text. I need to make sure the specific description I wrote is what the user hears. Any advice on the proper export settings or tagging would be greatly appreciated!Thanks!

Hi everyone,since updating to an InDesign 2026 version (currently 21.0.1), I can no longer save any files. Whenever I click “Save” or “Save As,” only a completely black window appears, and I’m unable to proceed. To troubleshoot, I installed an older InDesign 2025 version (20.5) in parallel, and everything still works normally there. I have already tried the following without success:Uninstalling and reinstalling InDesignUsing the Creative Cloud CleanerDeleting the AppData foldersUnfortunately, the issue persists in version 2026. Has anyone experienced this or found a solution?Thanks in advance!

It doesn’t matter if I hand type the text or copy and paste it. I select it to create the hyperlink and when done it’s gone and sitting as overtext. My text box is plenty big enough so I don’t know why this is happening. I can do Undo but then it brings back the text without the hyperlink. 

Hallo! Ich muss für die Firma, für die ich arbeite, zwingend in der InDesign Version 19.5 arbeiten. Ich habe diese Version vom Support erhalten.  Leider kann ich diese nicht auf meinem Macbook (Mac Tahoe 26.3.1) installieren. Nach der Installation kommt immer der Fehler “missing required System Fonts or cmap Files”. Davor hatte ich macOS Sequoia aber da war es das selbe Problem. Ich darf leider nicht in einer anderen Indesign Version arbeiten. Gibt es irgendeine Möglichkeit, diese Version auf meinem Laptop zum laufen zu bringen?Vielen Dank! 

Hello, I am using InDesign CS6 and I want to design a Paragraph Rule that automatically starts with a Circle shape and ends with a Rectangle shape, as I have applied a specific color to the rule and need this custom look for my layout. Since the standard Paragraph Rules options are limited, could you please suggest if there is any built-in feature, a specific Stroke Style setting, or a JavaScript/JSX script that can achieve this effect so it moves dynamically with the text? If Paragraph Rules cannot support these custom shapes at the ends, I would appreciate any advice on how to automate this using Anchored Objects or any other professional workaround. I am share a screenshot for more understand. Thank you!  

scenario…multipage pdf at size 8.5 x 11 is placed at x0 y0 on 11x17 pages in indesign. Now every placed page needs to be duplicated or “stepped up to the right at x8.5 y0so it look s like 2 of the same pages placed on an 11x17 looking for a script that can automate this copy and paste scenario for all pages

Ensure the key object is always the first element in “sel”.Other objects should always be positioned to the right. I intend to set sel[j].geometricBounds so that the keyObject remains stationary while the others are arranged to its right.The code below doesn't seem to be working.var sel = app.documents[0].selection; var key = app.selectionKeyObject; var sb = key.visibleBounds; sel.sort(function (a, b) { var a = key.visibleBounds; var b = b.visibleBounds; if (a[1] > b[1]) { return 1; } else if (a[1] < b[1]) { return -1; } }); 

I want to add a colored block below the numbers in a paragraph style, so I thought of using an underline.I tried it, but it didn't work.Neither id2026 nor 2024 worked.Did I do something wrong? 

It didn't turn over again.I have a text box A that contains another text box B. I have currently selected B, meaning that the current item is B. How do I refer to A?var doc = app.activeDocument;var item = doc.selection[0]; // Current selected itemvar items = doc.selection; // All currently selected itemsvar B = item;var A = item.parent.parent;var A2=item.parent.parentTextFrames;alert(A);The result is [object Story]How do I convert this to a text frame?Is this it? item.parent.parentTextFrames;But it seems like my function isn't responding.Thank you. 

Just like in the Control Panel, where font selection is filtered and suggested as you type.This feature seems to be missing in the Paragraph Styles panel, the Find and Replace Fonts panel, and the Composite Font Settings.It’s very inconvenient.I wonder if there will be improvements in version 2026.Also, it’s very inconvenient that you can’t quickly jump to the current font’s position in the font list.

We are facing an issue where package generation is triggered successfully from the application UI. payload.json files are generated correctly on the Azure VM. However, PDFs are not generated. The system does not receive proper response from InDesign Server 21.1 after processing. PDF outputs are not generated. No clear error visible in event viewer logs. We are currently blocked since the upgrade. Any insights would be helpful

 Hi,I am trying to troubleshoot a color profile issue. Here is the setup:Photoshop contains JPG - channel blend applied to remove blackI believe the color profile of the JPG is RGB:This is linked into an Illustrator file, which also contains a linked vector PDFas well as some linework.My Illustrator document mode is RGB. When I export the file using Illustrator Default, I get a PDF that looks correct:But when I link into InDesign, the colors are wrong and there is a band at the top where one of the links is offset from the artboard. My suspicion is something to do with the linked vector PDF, which shows no color space when linked in Illustrator:I have been playing around with different settings and tutorials but I am not sure how to correct this. I would be very grateful for any help with this, I am new to color profiles. I assume that it is related to the way InDesign is handling the file because the output appears correct in PDF viewer as shown above.Here are the color settings of my

HiHave question for MacBook Pro M5 owners working on documents with several hundred pages and lots of photos. Is INDD comfortable to work with on the M5 processor? I've been working on an M1 with 64GB for some time now, and INDD has significant problems with such projects. I'm considering buying an MBP Pro M5 64GB to speed things up, but I have some concerns after seeing how poorly INDD updates work on the M1. No speed boost, and in fact, the program slows down.Thanks.

We have a script that checks all styles for a font selected by the user, and changes that style to another font selected by the user. BUT, changing the font from “Gotham (T1)\tMedium” to “Gotham\tMedium” does nothing. So I figured I’d first change the font to something else entirely. BUT, when I apply the new “Gotham\tMedium” IT AUTOMATCIALLY REVERTS TO THE (T1) FONT AGAIN!!!! Does anyone know how to “force” the “AppliedFont” attribute to actually work in this situation and get rid of the dang Type1 font? Thanks!Ken

There is a bug in InDesign 21.2 (and Windows 11 Enterprise): our latest files were corrupted and unavailable when we opened them this morning. (Error message and warning sign.).No actions were possible, screen freezesWe were all completely blocked, because the previous versions are unable to open our latest files.Thank’s   

Could we please have the possibility to switch between different pages of a placed PDF after the placement?See an example from the competition where I can choose between all the spreads in a placed PDF without replacing or re-linking.See also this feature reaquest in UserVoicehttps://indesign.uservoice.com/forums/601021-adobe-indesign-feature-requests/suggestions/37284274-change-pdf-page-number-ai-artboard-number-witho Thank you!

Guidance Required on Adobe InDesign Server Licensing for New AWS EC2 DeploymentHello Adobe Community,We are in the process of setting up a new AWS EC2 instance to install and run Adobe InDesign Server, and we would like your guidance to ensure that our licensing approach is fully compliant with Adobe’s recommended and supported practices.To help us select the correct license model and define our operational process, we would appreciate clarification on the points below.1. License Type RecommendationWe understand that Adobe InDesign Server licenses can be issued under the following categories:Individual licenses Site licenses Cloud deployment licenses Redistribution licensesDo we have any enterprise licenses as well?Request:Could you please advise which license type is most appropriate for the following use case:InDesign Server running on a dedicated AWS EC2 instance Used for automated document generation No end‑user interaction Instance is long‑lived (not auto‑scaled)If multiple option

The object is just crossing the bleeding area, and it seems impossible to determine its position.sel[j].parentPage;.marginPreferences.bottom;will cause an error.  var sel = app.documents[0].selection;        var pp = sel[j].parentPage;        var b = app.activeDocument.selection[j].geometricBounds;        var sb = sel[0].visibleBounds;        var bm = pp.marginPreferences.bottom; if(sel[j].parentPage == null);b[1]<0&&b[3>0]&&b[3]<cp[0]; All combinations have failed... if ((sel[j].parentPage == null && b[3] < 0) || ([1] < 0 && b[3] > 0 && b[3] < cp[0])) { app.activeDocument.viewPreferences.rulerOrigin = RulerOrigin.PAGE_ORIGIN; sel[j].geometricBounds = [b[0], 0 - 20, b[2], b[3] - b[1] + 20]; } if ((sel[j].parentPage == null) && (b[1] > 0)) {

my text disappears after i delete a paragraph  marker. the rest of the document disappears. it is weird. i have made the invisible text visible and see nothing weird in the formatting. It can be pages and pages of text.  I am up to date on the app and i don’t see how to fix it. the language is persian. 

I'm in the process of converting an InDesign Extendscript/ScritpUI tool over to an Adobe UXP PlugIn for InDesign, but I've hit a brick wall when it comes to lifecycle events. I cannot seem to get lifecycle events to fire for show/hide of the my new panel. I've tried many different variants of the entrypoints.setup method, but the only events that fire are at InDesign init when the plugin loads: I get the "create" event, then one (and only one) "show" event for the initial panel display. After that, I can't get the "show" or "hide" events to trigger whe the panel is opened and closed. After much searching and reading of other code examples, I've tried switching to "addEventListener" using the "uxpcommand" event and the "uxpshowpanel" eventID, but it doesn't fire for anything at all. Does anyone have any insight into whether Adobe InDesign supports these items? When searching online I've seen many references to "it's coming soon" from the Adobe community, but most of those