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Nadine25397689hodz
Nov 28, 2025 8:52 AM UTC
Question

Anchored elements missing in PDF when anchor is on a different page and inside a table

Hy there,
I have the following problem: Anchored elements are missing in the PDF (whether interactive or for print) when the anchor is located on a different page and inside a table. The anchored elements only appear when the anchor is inside a text box or when both the element and its anchor are on the same page.

Does anybody know if this is a bug, or am i doing something wrong?
Thx

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    Abhishek Rao
    Community Manager
    Abhishek RaoCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    Dec 18, 2025 3:18 PM UTC

    Hello @Nadine25397689hodz,

     

    I appreciate you providing the information. I attempted to replicate this issue on my side, but I couldn't find the missing anchored elements in the PDF export. To assist us in testing this more effectively, could you please provide a sample INDD file where the problem occurs, along with a screenshot of the specific PDF export settings you are utilizing? If it's confidential, feel free to share it via DM and use any public file transfer services like Drive, Dropbox, etc. 

     

    I look forward to your response.

    Abhishek

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    Nadine25397689hodzAuthor
    Dec 19, 2025 9:38 AM UTC

    Hi Abhisek

    I uploaded the INDD-File, the PDF and a screenshot with the export options.

    I've noticed that all anchor elements are only included when I select "Druckbogen" (Spread), but I need single pages.

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      Abhishek Rao
      Community Manager
      Abhishek RaoCommunity Manager
      Community Manager
      Dec 25, 2025 2:55 PM UTC

      Hi @Nadine25397689hodz,

       

      Thanks for sharing the files and export details. I was able to reproduce the behavior using the sample document you provided. I'm currently checking this with the product team.

      I'll share an update here as soon as I hear back from the team. Thanks for your patience in the meantime, and I appreciate you taking the time to provide a clear repro.

       

      Best,
      Abhishek

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      Mike Witherell
      Community Expert
      Mike WitherellCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      Nov 28, 2025 7:12 PM UTC

      What version of InDesign are you operating? 21.0.2?

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      Mike Witherell
      Nadine25397689hodzAuthor
      Nov 28, 2025 7:36 PM UTC

      Hi Mike
      Yes, with InDesign Version 21.0.2, I also tried it with an older Version 20.5.1 and it didn't work.

      Best regards,

      Nadine

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