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Graphic Squirrel
Graphic Squirrel
Inspiring
Oct 20, 2022 5:13 PM UTC
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Changing the space between dashes in the stroke palette?

I have used InDesign for many years, and, to create a dashed line around an object, I have always gone to the stroke palette, entered the number I wanted the dashes to be spaced by, clicked enter, and had it changed.  Took about a second. 

 

Now that space to enter the numbers is missing and it appears Adobe thinks I want to save that stroke as a style, go into yet another palette, play with some ruler, etc., etc., etc.  I can't believe they really chose to add so much extra work to something that was literally almost an after thought. 

 

Does anyone know of a way to get those boxes back?  I use them all of the time and seriously don't want to have to waste my time creating a "style" that is not needed.  Each time I need a dashed line, it is custom for the particular item I am working on. 

 

I am working on a PC in the latest ID.  Thanks for any help.

GS

    AkkianuCorrect answer
    Participant
    Aug 15, 2025 12:15 PM UTC

    This is not necessary. The problem is solved as described here. You need to select the dotted line, which is taken out separately. As shown in the screenshot. Otherwise, the gap settings do not appear.

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    scott_0809
    Participant
    Nov 19, 2025 1:31 PM UTC

    This update makes no sense at all. Please Adobe, change this back to have the dash and gap settings in the Stroke pallet without having to create a style first.

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    Akkianu
    Participant
    Aug 15, 2025 11:45 AM UTC

    I encountered the same conundrum. Thanks for voicing this problem.

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    Abhishek Rao
    Community Manager
    Abhishek RaoCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    Aug 15, 2025 11:59 AM UTC

    Hi @Akkianu,

     

    Thanks for chiming in. Could you create a new thread with the full details of your issue along with your InDesign version and operating system? That way, both the community experts and our team can focus on your specific setup and help you more effectively.

     

    Best, 

    Abhishek 

     
     
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    AkkianuCorrect answer
    Participant
    Aug 15, 2025 12:15 PM UTC

    This is not necessary. The problem is solved as described here. You need to select the dotted line, which is taken out separately. As shown in the screenshot. Otherwise, the gap settings do not appear.

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    jmlevy
    Community Expert
    jmlevyCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    Oct 20, 2022 5:19 PM UTC

    I didn't install the 2023 version, but if your version is 2022 (v17), this option is still there

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      Graphic Squirrel
      Graphic SquirrelAuthor
      Inspiring
      Oct 20, 2022 5:42 PM UTC

      Thank you for the reply.  I was hoping I had just missed something, but I don't see the same stroke palette that you have.  I'm attaching a screenshot of mine.  My ID is v 17.4, I think. 

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        Graphic Squirrel
        Graphic SquirrelAuthor
        Inspiring
        Oct 20, 2022 5:45 PM UTC

        Also, the screenshot shows the line on the palette as solid, but the palette doesn't change, no matter which type I select.

         

         

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