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Align to Key Objects is not working properly

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June 2, 2026
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When selecting two objects to align together, I was able to select both objects and then click on the outside object to assign it as the key object and then align the other object to it. This all changed yesterday and I can no longer use this function.

I am using windows 11 and have InDesign 21.4 currently installed. Has anyone else had come across this issue and had any luck troubleshooting this?

Correct answer leo.r

Yes, a known bug in InDesign 21.4. Revert to 21.3 until it’s fixed. More info here:

Inspiring

If you carefully select the precise edge of the frame (maybe move off it first), you can select the Key Object and align as before.

Still…

Participating Frequently

It seems to occur when a frame with a picture inside it is selected as the key frame

Kent243991273ps3

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Thanks for the post and solution. Use this function constantly. Reverting to 21.3 solved it.

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Yes, a known bug in InDesign 21.4. Revert to 21.3 until it’s fixed. More info here:

dan_watkinsAuthor

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Thank you, that did the trick! Hopefully they can fix that bug soon!