I test this and it works on shall and shall not and changing it to muss and mussen    the section  // New GREP pattern for nested styles  has the grep styles - so you can add or remove different variations of muss and mussen where necessary.   Hope it works for you - it has single undo step so you can undo quickly  Let us know if works for you or needs any refinements.    // ================================================ // InDesign Script: Update GREP styles "shall"/"shall not" → "muss"/"mussen" // Only updates nested GREP styles in paragraph styles // Wrapped in a single undo step // ================================================ function main() { var doc = app.activeDocument; var allParagraphStyles = doc.allParagraphStyles; // New GREP pattern for nested styles var newGrepPattern = "\\b(muss|mussen|mussest|müss|müssen)\\b"; // ------------------------- // Loop through all paragraph styles // ------------------------- for (var i = 0; i < allParagraphStyles.length; i++) { var ps = allParagraphStyles[i]; // Skip the default Basic Paragraph style if (ps.name == "[Basic Paragraph]") continue; try { var nestedGrepStyles = ps.nestedGrepStyles.everyItem().getElements(); for (var j = 0; j < nestedGrepStyles.length; j++) { var gs = nestedGrepStyles[j]; // Only update GREP styles containing 'shall' or 'shall not' if (/shall not|shall/i.test(gs.grepExpression)) { gs.grepExpression = newGrepPattern; } } } catch (e) { // Skip paragraph styles that cannot have nested GREP styles continue; } } alert("Nested GREP styles updated: 'shall/shall not' → 'muss/mussen'"); } // Wrap the script in a single undo app.doScript( main, // the function to execute ScriptLanguage.JAVASCRIPT, // scripting language undefined, // no arguments UndoModes.ENTIRE_SCRIPT, // single undo step "Update GREP Styles" // optional name for undo );     ... View more

I get clients handing over whatever they happen to have in the drawer. We have all had that moment where someone drops a dusty EPS from 2004 on the desk and says make it sing. You work with what you are given, because the job has to ship. No argument there. But that doesn’t change the fact that EPS is a relic from another age. It was brilliant in the nineties when PostScript ruled the land. Today it has no transparency, no colour management worth talking about, no live effects, none of the safety nets that modern formats provide. It’s like insisting on using a cassette tape in a world where everyone else has moved to digital. You can do it, but you lose quite a bit along the way. There are other workflows that are more accurate, more predictable and frankly far less likely to bite you, it’s not “myopic” to say EPS is outdated. It’s just acknowledging reality. You can still use it when forced by a client or vendor, but that is a workaround, not a best practice. So no lightning bolts needed. Use EPS when the job leaves you no other choice, absolutely. But let’s not pretend it’s the equal of modern formats. It has had its time in the sun, and that sunset was quite a while ago. For the record, I use EPS everyday, it's not an issue, if you're aware of the limitations and pitfalls. But if  the EPS is causing issues, then consider converting to other format.   There's nothing dramatic to get about EPS files, you can have a bunch of them doesn't mean you have to batch convert them all to another format. I'm just using as I go and if I run into issues (which I haven't ever) then I know what to do.    But if you're creating files and artwork and not supplying them, then EPS could cause problems.  ... View more

Not entirely sure the images are helpful to see what the sympotms are but it's hard to diagnose.   Could you attach a sample document please? ... View more

Ok, fair enough. What I shared isn’t incorrect, it is simply not the answer you need for this particular problem. Here is just one example of what I was referring to: Solved: Dropbox Support Claims InDesign files and program… Adobe Product Community 14706402 https://share.google/AOH612reBy0pIcpW7 Dropbox can cause sync issues with InDesign. That is a fact and there are plenty of threads and reports to back it up. It might not be the cause in your case, and that is absolutely fine. So let’s just call it what it is. The advice I offered is valid in general, just not the solution you needed this time. No harm in that. Feel free to move on and focus on the replies that help you get to where you need to go. ... View more

I said akways problematic due to sync issues.    Anyway it doesn't matter,  I was only explaining that others have had issues with Dropbox,  true, and to research the forums for solutions.    But you're here now and can explain it better than me.    Thanks ... View more

@BobLevine thanks for clarifying. As I said, it can be problematic, depending on your settings and as you allude to the workflow.   Which part do you disagree with? ... View more

Saving files to dropbox is always problematic due to sync issues. InDesign creates a hidden file called a .idlk (indesign locked file) which it needs for recovery purposes, and because it's being synced with Dropbox it's causing the issue. YOu can search the forums for Dropbox solutions - I think most people turn off the Sync or something - not sure, I don't use it so best to find the solution posted numerous times around the forums.   Good luck. ... View more

Are they docx files?  If so you might be able to duplicate the file - then change the extension to .zip and unzip the folder. The equations might be in images in one of the folders - works for other things just a thought.    Word to PDF could work too.  Or click the equation in word and see if you can right click and save as an image like a PDF or something directly from the layout.    Haven't seen equations in Word or how they behave.    If you can share a sample of the word file we can maybe try some things and let you know what we find. ... View more

I hear you. If the goal is simply to get something looking right on screen or in a quick PDF, then Prefer PDF when Pasting can absolutely get you over the hump for now. No argument there. It is just good to be aware of what you’re actually getting, which is a composite rather than the real editable gradient.   My testing shows unreliable pasting, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, and swtiching the preferences around didn't make a difference. Until it suddenly worked again. I haven't tested extensively, or anything like that, but I did observe that behaviour.   Copy and paste is a perfectly valid workflow. Loads of designers rely on it every day and I’m not trying to take that away from anyone, I've actually been advocating as a valid workflow since the beginning posts (even though I don't agree with it).    The main thing is that this behaviour has seemingly changed in the 2026 release and seemingly not in a good way.   The more of reporting it gets with clear examples, the better the chance Adobe will patch it. At least we’ve narrowed a bug of sorts, so they have something specific to aim at.   Keep testing whatever works for your projects and share what you find. First hand experience from people in the trenches, as you said yourself, is exactly what gets these things fixed. ... View more

The Preferences method was actually one of the first things suggested, and it does help in some cases. Everything since has really been people troubleshooting the fallout from the bug rather than solving it.   For me that preference switch has been very hit or miss. I’ve said a few times now that it is not reliable, and that still stands. Sometimes it behaves, sometimes it does nothing, sometimes it gives you a completely different result.    What you get is a low resolution composite that only looks correct on the surface. It is not the native Illustrator data at all.   So the preference toggle is not a fix. It is just a temporary dodge. The underlying problem is still the same and it needs to be corrected on Adobe’s side. ... View more

Any time with an updpate I always recreated the Book File itself and re-added the files.  I have never found a 'better' way. ... View more

It looks like the low-quality PNG issue here isn’t a limitation of PNG itself  it’s more about how InDesign handles raster images when exporting directly to PNG. High-res, layered PSDs (especially with smart objects) can get downsampled to the resolution of the placed image or lose fidelity in the process, which is why vector shapes look fine but raster images appear soft.   As a test, you could try: Export your InDesign document as a PDF (PDF/X‑4 works best for print-quality fidelity). Open that PDF in Photoshop at the desired resolution. Save it as PNG from Photoshop. If the issue persists, it could indicate that Photoshop is downsampling smart objects or rasterising them at a lower resolution than expected.   Another thought saving your PSD files as Photoshop PDFs with full compatibility might retain fidelity when placed in InDesign. I’d need to double-check this workflow, but it could be worth testing.   Another method from InDesign is to export to PDF > Photoshop > PNG might preserve the full resolution of your placed images and keeps vectors sharp, avoiding the quality drop seen when exporting straight to PNG from InDesign.   Alternatively, rasterising your PSDs to match the size they’re placed at in InDesign also works, but the PDF > Photoshop workflow could be more consistent for complex documents.   I wonder if this could be scripted through BridgeTalk… if the sample documents become available, I could test a few options to see if a reliable automated workaround is possible. ... View more

It sounds like the link itself isn’t “broken” in the usual sense, since it works in the Hyperlinks panel and in Word, but something about InDesign’s export process or PDF interpretation is tripping up that one URL.   A few things to try: Check for hidden characters Sometimes URLs copied from browsers or documents include invisible characters, like non-breaking spaces, zero-width spaces, or line breaks. These won’t show in the panel but can prevent the PDF from recognising the link. Try typing the URL manually in a new hyperlink rather than pasting it.   Simplify the URL If it’s a long URL with query strings or special characters, try shortening it using the domain plus path only, or a URL shortener, and see if the PDF handles it.   Remove formatting from the text Select the text and clear overrides, or paste the text into a plain-text editor and back into InDesign, then recreate the hyperlink. Sometimes hidden character styles or glyphs can interfere.   Create the link on a different text frame Copy the text into a new text frame and apply the hyperlink there. Occasionally the frame itself can carry metadata that conflicts with interactive PDF export.   Check PDF export settings Make sure “Include Hyperlinks” is enabled and avoid any options that flatten or downsample interactive elements - as urls are picked up by Acrobat (www. or https) but if you've got Check This Link and don't have the option selected it won't do anything. Maybe some PDF readers are not handling the text link correctly - are you using Acrobat all the time - or a 3rd party PDF reader?    Test with a fresh file Create a new InDesign file with just that one hyperlink and export it. If it still fails, that confirms the problem is URL-specific rather than file-specific.   Unfortunately, some URLs just behave oddly in PDFs due to reserved characters, encoding, or how Acrobat interprets them. If all else fails, using a redirect page or URL shortener is often the cleanest workaround. ... View more

Backup your Book file - as a copy somewhere safe Then delete your book file in the current folder (keep your backup safe for restoring later if needed) File>New Book and re-add your files Save your book file   Does this resolve  your issue?    It could be file permissions or syncing issues.   Sync or cloud folders If the book file is in OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive, or another synced folder, InDesign may force a “Save As” because the file is temporarily locked. Moving the file to a local folder can prevent this.   Permissions Make sure you have full read/write access to the folder containing the book file.   Network drives Working on network locations can cause similar issues. Copying the file locally while editing can help.   Preferences corruption Resetting InDesign preferences can resolve odd behaviours, though it resets all settings.   ... View more

Can you create a new user account and try that - or try boot up in safe mode and see if it works (safe mode would be a good test - then try new user account).   Can you give your system specs and OS etc.?  ... View more

Can test and will.  ... View more

It's tempermental - it doesn't paste the gradient, it pastes an image, so you don't get the gradient in InDesign.    Yes, you can change the preferences and gradient type to force the copy and paste.  But the result is not the same as what is in Illustrator - this is why file>Place is preferred at the moment. ... View more

Not my forte, but I think it is to do with the new MathML engine in InDesign 21 rather than anything you are doing wrong.   From what people are seeing, once you open Edit MathML the program forces the formula to reflow using the selected Math style. It no longer preserves the original Word style when you enter the editor. That looks like a step backwards from version 20 and there does not seem to be a clean workaround apart from avoiding the editor unless you are ready to restyle the formula again.   The second issue feels related. The AppleScript import seems to accept loose or slightly messy MathML, but the editor is much stricter and will throw errors for things like stray spaces or invalid tags. Cleaning the MathML before editing usually helps, though crashes while editing inline have been reported too.   As for the tiny preview, I do not think there is a way to change the default zoom yet. You have to bump it up every time.   If reliable round trip editing is important, staying on version 20 might be the safer. ... View more

You cannot stop Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop from preloading through their own preferences. Adobe moved that behaviour into Creative Cloud background services. If you want to reduce the RAM usage you need to disable the CC helper services.   The usual steps are: Open the Creative Cloud desktop app Go to Settings Turn off File Sync Turn off CC Libraries Turn off Cloud Documents Disable auto updates Close the CC app completely   In Windows Task Manager, end tasks with names like Adobe IPC Broker CCXProcess Creative Cloud Helper CoreSync Adobe Notification Client   These are the ones that keep things loaded even when no Adobe app is open. After quitting them, RAM use will drop until you launch an Adobe app again. It is not a perfect fix but it is the only way to stop the always on behaviour for now. ... View more

That message means the document is corrupt and the cloud repair service could not fix it. Adobe cannot repair it through the forum and nobody here can open it for you. Your best option is to try opening an IDML version or recover from a previous backup. If the file will not open and there is no IDML or backup, the document is usually beyond repair. You will need to contact Adobe Support directly if you want them to attempt a recovery.   Windows recovery Backups or using Previous Version   Mac Check any backups or using TimeMachine     ... View more

This can happen whe reflowable EPUB strips out some hyperlink text when the link is created from a URL. InDesign often turns it into a bare hyperlink with no visible text, which shows up as that tiny underline. It is an EPUB export bug rather than anything you have done. The fix is to replace the auto generated hyperlink with normal text plus a manual hyperlink, or convert the endnotes to plain text before export. After that the full URL will appear correctly in the EPUB. ... View more

Interactive PDF is very limited and most advanced interactions simply do not work today. Pop ups built in InDesign will not function in Acrobat or any other reader. If you need reliable interactivity you have to export to EPUB fixed layout or build the project in something like InDesign plus HTML5 through a plugin or a separate app framework like In5 by Ajar. PDF is not really a viable format for this kind of behaviour, especially if you need it to work for many users across different devices. ... View more

You can usually blame the NAS rather than InDesign here. Packaging needs full local style read and write access and many SMB shares don’t let InDesign do the temporary copies it needs even when permissions look fine. The most reliable fix is to copy the INDD and its links to a local drive, package from there, then move the package back to the NAS. Mapping the share as a proper drive or remounting it with full credentials can help but working locally avoids the problem entirely. ... View more

Further testing - I cannot get a gradient swatch to transfer to InDesign.  Not in ASE - or CC Libraries etc.    Not transferring. ... View more

Very random - it was working for me - now it's not - clearly a bug.  Moved the fill above the stroke and now it copies and pastes just fine But the gradient is not coming into InDesign (just to note in the illustrator preferences to have Include SVG turned on)   ... View more

This setting in Illustrator is causing the error Switch the option beneath and it works - but doesn't bring in the gradient.  EDIT * sorry include SVG also is on for me and it copies/pastes without the error.   ... View more

Fantastic! @Sameer K   @yoob111 You did it!    ... View more

I'll take your word for it - if you are not supplying the files here for testing there's not much I can do.  I tested in Illustrator 2026 to InDesign 2026 - got the same error and fixed it by altering the gradient - having it set to classic gradient (whatever that means) caused the issue repeatedly, even on new files with a basic gradient.    If you want to supply files for me to test please do. Otherwise, all I can do is take your word for it. ... View more

I can't help if I don't know what I'm dealing with - another user provided their files and we found the cause.    Can you do similar? ... View more