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shellycopland
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Nov 25, 2019 4:59 PM UTC
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Change .INDD file association from Acrobat to InDesign

I can not double click on any InDesign files in folders as they show up as PDF icons. I have to go and open everything through InDesign. Why are my files showing up as PDF file and not .indd files like they were saved? How do I fix this?

 

 

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Ashutosh_Mishra
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Inspiring
Nov 25, 2019 5:34 PM UTC

Hi Shelly,

 

Bob is absolutely correct.

Looks like you are using Windows OS. In order to help you out, I have created a GIF:

 

You may also click on the link below to know how you can change the file association:

https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-change-file-associations-in-windows-2624477

 

Just in case you are using macOS, you may check the steps given on:

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/change-default-file-types-os-x/

 

Hope it helps.

 

Regards,

Ashutosh

 

 

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HHSDebbie
Inspiring
Feb 3, 2024 10:42 PM UTC

Having same issue. Sadly this looks like it has been an issue for quite awhile. Any ideas? I've already tried the good suggestions given here. Thank you! Debbie

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Ashutosh_Mishra
Ashutosh_MishraCorrect answer
Inspiring
Nov 25, 2019 5:34 PM UTC

Hi Shelly,

 

Bob is absolutely correct.

Looks like you are using Windows OS. In order to help you out, I have created a GIF:

 

You may also click on the link below to know how you can change the file association:

https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-change-file-associations-in-windows-2624477

 

Just in case you are using macOS, you may check the steps given on:

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/change-default-file-types-os-x/

 

Hope it helps.

 

Regards,

Ashutosh

 

 

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    shellycoplandAuthor
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    Nov 25, 2019 5:43 PM UTC

    YOU ROCK! I will go give this a try and let you know if I was successful!


    thank you!

    Shelly Copland
    Graphic Design / Marketing
    Hours: Monday - Friday (9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)


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    BobLevine
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    Nov 25, 2019 5:02 PM UTC

    That's an operating system level issue. Change the file association for INDD back to InDesign.

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      shellycoplandAuthor
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      Nov 25, 2019 5:11 PM UTC

      Can you give me some help with what steps to take to do that?

      thank you
      Shelly Copland
      Graphic Design / Marketing
      Hours: Monday - Friday (9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)



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