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andymalhan
andymalhan
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April 30, 2025
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Did they remove the divide option??? Window> object and layout> pathfinder> divide

  • April 30, 2025
  • 3 replies
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WHY?  It's one of the most used tools in my arsenal!!!

    Correct answer Abhishek Rao

    Hi @andymalhan,

     

    Thanks for bringing this up! I've checked across multiple versions, including InDesign 2024 and 2025, and I couldn't find the Divide option in the Pathfinder panel like we have in Illustrator. I totally understand how important this functionality is to your workflow, and I'm really sorry it's not available in InDesign at the moment.

    Would you mind creating a feature request for this on UserVoice? Adding your comments there will help us track demand for this feature and prioritize it accordingly, and you'll also get notified of any updates from the team.

     

    Feel free to reach out if you have more questions or need any help. We'd be happy to assist!

    Abhishek

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    Robert at ID-Tasker
    Robert at ID-Tasker
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    April 30, 2025

    @andymalhan

     

    As a workaround - you could use an extra rectangle - after you duplicate your original object and then use 2nd rectangle to "remove" the other side.

     

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    Community Expert
    Eugene TysonCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    April 30, 2025

    Have InDesign 2022 and it's in 2022 either. 

    Abhishek Rao
    Community Manager
    Abhishek RaoCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
    Community Manager
    April 30, 2025

    Hi @andymalhan,

     

    Thanks for bringing this up! I've checked across multiple versions, including InDesign 2024 and 2025, and I couldn't find the Divide option in the Pathfinder panel like we have in Illustrator. I totally understand how important this functionality is to your workflow, and I'm really sorry it's not available in InDesign at the moment.

    Would you mind creating a feature request for this on UserVoice? Adding your comments there will help us track demand for this feature and prioritize it accordingly, and you'll also get notified of any updates from the team.

     

    Feel free to reach out if you have more questions or need any help. We'd be happy to assist!

    Abhishek

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