After text frame is edited, it reverts to the unedited state after you click out of the text frame

Hi @adaptable_precision3732,

Thanks for confirming that the frames are not linked to external sources and that this happens in all cases. Could you share your exact OS version? Also, try creating a brand-new document and see if the same issue occurs there. If it does, resetting your InDesign preferences might help, as it can clear any corrupt settings that could be causing this behavior. You can follow the steps here: https://adobe.ly/45zEjgW. If the problem continues, please test in Safe Mode and also in anew local admin user account to see if it makes any difference.

Looking forward to hearing your update.

Abhishek

If I interpret your video correctly, then you switch from the Text tool to the Selection tool, in which case InDesign exits the text editing mode and the frame itself becomes selected. It's the standard and expected behavior.