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I'm sure I'm missing something obvious here, but I've had this work perfectly for me and also never work no matter what I try, so I must be messing something up in the set-up stage. I'm formatting a novel, and after getting the proof copy I'd like to move the text boxes out a little. Problem is that moving the text box out on the parent pages doesn't update them on the document itself, I'm assuming because the link was broken when I placed the text and unlocked the boxes from the parent pages? Sample page:  Nudged the text frames out on the parent pages but obviously doesn't update to the rest of the doc: I understand that this must be because placing the text unlocks the text boxes and unlinks them from the parent pages...but I don't understand how I'm supposed to handle this. If I need to go back and nudge out the margins after I've placed the text, I would think this is why parent pages exist, but if they just get automatically unlinked, I don't know what to

I have a text box where the space between words is too small.  I don't know how to change it.  Interestingly, I have another text box where it looks fine, but I can't find what setting controls this.    I saved these 2 boxes with separate paragraph styles, but toggling the first box to have the other box's style doesn't change anything. 

Hi, I have two documents. In the first I want to GREP search for all instances where a number (ranging from 33 to 259) occurs between round brackets i.e. it should capture (33), (34), (35) all the way to (257), (258) and finally (259). Same thing in document 2, where I want it to show me all instances between (260) and (416). I tried some of the formulas noted in some of the discussions but they heavily focus on formulas looking for digits with the caveat of brackets which won't work for me as I need it to exclusively find numbers in bracket. Thanks

For example:I want sel[j] to be positioned above sel[j-1];var doc = app.activeDocument; var item = doc.selection; sel = items; for (var i = 0; i < sel.length; i++) { }; 

Hi everyone.Could you take a look for me?This script's function:Centers and left-aligns numbers within tables. However, for some reason, it works fine when the table fits on a single page.If the table is too long and spans multiple pages, errors occur.Additionally, it runs somewhat slowly.I'm unsure where the error lies.Thank you very much.  It Prompt: var doc = app.activeDocument; var item = doc.selection[0]; app.activeDocument.viewPreferences.rulerOrigin = RulerOrigin.PAGE_ORIGIN; (function () { var oColumns = app.selection[0].columns, i = 0, rCount = app.selection[0].rows.length, cCount = app.selection[0].columns.length, name, lastCell; for (; i < oColumns.length; i++) { name = app.selection[0].cells[i].name.split(':'); lastCell = rCount > 1 ? oColumns[i].cells.item(name[0] + ':' + (Number(name[1]) + rCount - 1)) : oColumns[i].cells[-1]; alignMe(oColumns[i].cells.itemByRange(app.selection[0].c

Hi, same problem here all day. All other apps work except PS, AI, ID.    <Title renamed by moderator>  

Rätsel: Habe einen Word-Text bekommen in denen mehrere [...] vorkommen, aber an dieser einen Stelle gehen die drei Punkte verloren. Siehe Word-Datei, PDF, Bildschirmfoto und InDesign-Datei. Auf Mac Studio auf dem neuesten Stand. InDesign 20.5

Just an FYI: FontAgent Pro 10.2.5 isn't playing nice with InDesign 20.5.MacBook Pro (Intel) running Ventura 13.7.6After I updated to this version of FontAgent Pro, InDesign crashed when I tried to open a file—any file—on my local drive.I did some troubleshooting and discovered that removing the FontAgent.InDesignPlugin from the InDesign plug-ins folder solves the problem.This plug-in enables auto-activation of fonts, which I never use anyway.  

Hello,A bug was found: When inserting Forced Line Break inside a Right to Left paragraph direction, although the text direction is defined as "Default", it becomes a "Left to Right" and change the paragraph direction to Left to Right without showing it. When selecting it, it still shows that the mark is in default direction and that the paragraph direction is Right to left although it is not. 1. In Indesign 2024, Middle Eastern Version with Hebrew definitions (Right to Left paragraph direction, Language), open a new document, draw a right to left text box and fill it with place holder text. 2. Place text curser in the middle of a paragraph the has punctuation mark at the end of it for better seeing the problem. Insert a Forced Line Break (Type>Insert Break Character>Forced Line Break. 3. Result: Paragraph becomes a Left-To-Right direction (Punctuation mark appears to left of the paragraph) but it will not show on paragraph panel. 4. Override: Select the "

Mac mini M4 (macOS Sequoia 15.3.1) with InDesign CC24, and the problem happens mainly when:Copying a file from server → Desktop → sometimes shows error, second attempt works.Copying a file from Desktop → Local drive → no error.Sometimes the file becomes corrupted or InDesign quits unexpectedly.

Once I created a document and pasted an image. Then I wanted to set a shadow effect to this image and saw this issue:So how can I fix this?

I've tried googling, but I can't find an answer that doesn't involve a time-sinking endevour with the hyperlinks panel.I have a Product Catalog InDesign file with some 200 products. Each product page is going to have a QR code for the print version, and a clickable link for the digital version. QR code was relatively easy. Created the image frame on the parent page, then dropped the corresponding qr code onto each product page.What I can't figure out is how to copy/paste a hyperlink into a text box. InDesign keeps stripping out the hyperlink and only pasting the text. (For reference, I'm copying out of an Excel spreadhseet). What is the secret to copy/pasting a hyperlink (the equivalent of Click me <a href="https://myurl.com">Click me</a>into a textbox in InDesign and have it keep both the link url & link text?(I looked into data merge, but it doesn't look like it would apply to this, since all of the text boxes are in a single document, not creating mult

Hi, i have inserted an illustrator (.AI) file in my indesign document by file-place. So good so far. Worked fine.... now i edited the illustrator file and saved it (command s)  - now indesign tells me to "modified doubleclick to update" - which is normal - BUT as i want to update it it shows me "import failed"  or "failed to open pdf file" As this didn't work, I also tried just to place the edited file (.AI) over file-place again but also this doesn't work- it says " failed to open the pdf file."  Im not sure whats im doing wrong??? Thanks alot 

Hello users,  I was working, last few days, with Font Sarabun. Overnight this font doen not appear anymore. How is this possible?  

I have an odd thing happening a couple times per day at work where when I go to save an InDesign file, I get the beach ball spinning for 4-6 minutes then the error that the file cannot be saved in the current location. I will then save the file to my desktop so I don't lose my work. The file that is left on the server in the location that I cannot save is now locked and cannot be moved, renamed or deleted. At this point I have to have one of our I.T. staff delete the file. I am working in InDesign 2025 20.5, on a Mac Mini, Apple M4 Pro chip, Sequoia 15.6.1. This does not happen with every file, only once or twice per day. Anyone experiencing this as well and have a work around/solution?

I want to change a single page view to facing pages.  When I go to document setup and choose facing pages I get single pages which are shifted but not facing (see above).  What must I do to correct this? Thanks, Ira Glunts

Hi all,there's a new issue with my InDesing. In advanced mode and only when files are open, there's a grey frame in the upper right corner of my monitor, that will not vanish. It stays exactly there when moving the position of each file.I deinstalled and installed InDesign, but it's still there. The support couldn't help, even not with their access to my computer.Has anybody an idea how to delete this frame?Thanks

Bonjour à tous, j'ai acheté la formule InDEsign tout à l'heure, mais le creative cloud ne me propose pas l'installation pour le moment. Faut-il attendre que la commande soit validée pour pouvoir télécharger et installer ?Merci par avance.Antony

For some reason my CC library palette is vibrating. The bottom of the palette with the clould icon and the lock icon are flickering, and the scrollbar 'thumb' is flickering too. The only reference I can find to this issue is at this link in UserVoice:CC Libraries palette vibrates nonstop  Anyone else have this issue? Is there anything that works to fix it? I'm on ID 20.5 on a 2023 Mac Studio running Sequoia 15.6.1. Thanks!Maurice

Hello — We create in-store shelf simulations based on our design proposals.(Proposals are created in Illustrator, but the overall simulation is done in InDesign). Obviously, depending on products category, the shelf is more or less wide and varies according to the creation phase we are working on.NB. I'm aware that InDesign may not be the best software to do such things, but it's what they use here at my work 😉 My question:- - - - - - - - - - -To avoid having to add/delete pages each time,is there a way to use JavaScript to create an InDesign JavaScript that, when called/launched, checks the page size and increases/decreases its length depending on the length of the shelf (numbers of objects/Rectangle Frames even there is an overflow)? Thank you for any feedback.Enjoy your day…  -  Dimitri 

I have 300 pages for a book scanned by Acrobat Pro into editable text and divided into chapter files.  I opened a chapter (.pdf) in InDesign and now have an .indd document.  My problem is figurining a way to format the document.  I thought I could format it by selecting all of the  text and text frames then formatting all the pages at once then returning to correct the headers, page numbering, chapter heading, etc.  This apparently is not the way to go.  What is the best way to format this .indd file? Also I downloaded this template.  How can I place my chapter txt from the pdf into this template?  And will I be able to change all the settings if desired. Thanks, Ira Glunts  

Hello,I'm encountering a persistent issue when exporting a PDF from an InDesign file, adding comments to the PDF, and then importing those comments back into the InDesign document.The problem is that on some pages, the imported comments are misaligned and do not appear in the position they were placed in the PDF file. From my observations, this seems to occur more frequently on odd-numbered pages.I have performed several tests, including:Generating different types of PDFs (Print, Interactive).Testing across multiple versions of InDesign.Extensively searching Adobe forums.Based on my research in the forums, this appears to be a common, uncorrected bug, even in the most recent versions. Here are some threads discussing the issue:Link 1: https://community.adobe.com/t5/indesign-discussions/pdf-comments-not-aligning/td-p/10110055Link 2: https://indesign.uservoice.com/forums/601180-adobe-indesign-bugs/category/349486-pdf-commentsLink 3: https://community.adobe.com/t5/indesign-discussions/pdf

I have to create a PDF with a lot of linking to different sections in the document. When trying to link to bookmarks within the file I keep getting an error that reads, Cannot open the document "DBTmp218563218461526187" you may not have permission or the document may already be open.  It then removes any of the links that were alreadys set up and working. It doesn't seem to effect roll over interactivity. I wondered if it was an issue with bookmarks generated by the TOC so I did them manually but it's still struggling.  I tried uninstalling InDesign but unfortunately the error is still coming up. I'm looking for a fix as Interacticity is integral to this document.  

i encountered this error since indesign ver. 19, until now, im using indesign ver. 20.5im using (see pic below)can't eloborate because im not english speaking, just see my screen recordhttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nSTE2_GeF507Iy7L58LDYss4Fgt92vP_?usp=sharingthe placed file in pages are ordinary .tif fileim just want to address this error, and improve the performance of InDesign.thank you!