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Alsie Boy
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Mar 25, 2026 6:13 PM UTC
Question

Documents to not export with same file name after updating to InDesign 21.2

Updated to the latest version of InDesign 21.2, since then my documents do not export with the same filename.

Any ideas or fixes?

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    Peter Spier
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    Mar 25, 2026 9:40 PM UTC

    Also, in my experience, if you change the name during export at some time, that name sticks, so it should be exporting with the same name it used at the last export.

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    davecourtemanche
    Legend
    Mar 25, 2026 9:36 PM UTC

    When you export to PDF, do you see this box checked?

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    Alsie Boy
    Alsie BoyAuthor
    Participant
    Mar 26, 2026 9:17 AM UTC

    Thanks for your reply, I have re installed an earlier version and the problem is solved.
    I will try the latest version again and double check that box is checked.

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    Barb Binder
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    Mar 25, 2026 7:56 PM UTC

    When you open a file created in an earlier version, do you see the word Converted on the tab bar, next to the file name? 

         This indicates that the file was created in an earlier version of InDesign (v20 or earlier) and it has been converted to the current version of InDesign. It also means that when you choose File > Save, it’s as if you chose File > Save as and you have to choose a name and location for the file. If you choose the original name and location, then you’ll get a message about overwriting that file.
         This is a feature, not a bug because once the file was converted to a new version, it was not easy for the older versions to open the back up again if you need to return to them. These days it’s a bit easier, but this procedure has been in place forever as a protective mechanism. 

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    Alsie Boy
    Alsie BoyAuthor
    Participant
    Mar 26, 2026 9:18 AM UTC

    Thanks for your reply.
    I have a few suggestions to try.
    I will get back to you if the issue continues.

     

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    leo.r
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    Mar 25, 2026 7:14 PM UTC

    What’s your operating system version?

     

    Also, can you please elaborate on what exactly happens: does the file name change when exporting the same document? If so, then what does the file name change to? Or is it something else? Any screenshots would be helpful. 

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    Alsie Boy
    Alsie BoyAuthor
    Participant
    Mar 26, 2026 9:18 AM UTC

    Thanks for your reply, I am using the latest version of Tahoe.
    I have had a few other suggestions that I will try first.
    If they do not work, I will share some screen grabs.

     

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