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November 13, 2024
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Endnotes missing first line IF the paragraph contains Hebrew

  • November 13, 2024
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This feels like the buggiest thing.

The endnotes display correctly in my file. But, when I export to PDF, the first line of the endnote disappears IF the paragraph contains Hebrew (so, mixed languages, and use of World-Ready Paragraph Composer set in the Paragraph Style). (Endnote 14 also contains Hebrew... it's just on the next page).

 

If the all-English paragraph has World-Ready Paragraph Composer applied to it, when exported, the first line ALSO disappears in the PDF.

 

The only one that will continue to export to PDF properly, even if World-Ready Paragraph Composer is applied, is a short one-line (like this one, Endnote 16). And no, if left aligned is applied (changed from full- or left-justify) to the above problematic paragraphs, it doesn't help either. 

 

 

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In case this additional hint help you InDesign geniuses out there:
Hebrew text reads right-to-left, while English, of course is left-to-right. 

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View in PDF

This seems to be an issue ONLY in the endnotes, as I do have paragraphs in the body of the book that contain Hebrew, that use World-Ready Paragraph / SIngle line composer, and it exports to PDF with no issue. 

Would love to hear anything else I could try because I feel like I've tried everything! Thank you in advance.

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kjdesignAuthor
Participating Frequently
November 13, 2024

Sorry, after re-reading what I posted, the title really should be Endnotes missing first line when exported to PDF, IF the paragraph uses Adobe World-Ready Composer.

Abhishek Rao
Community Manager
Community Manager
November 13, 2024

Hi @kjdesign,

 

Thanks for the details. Could you please share the version of InDesign you're using and the details of your OS?

Also, can you confirm if the issue you're facing is similar to this community thread: [Missing dots at the end of paragraph when exporting a PDF](https://adobe.ly/4enBsu0)?

Looking forward to your reply!

 

Thanks, 

Abhishek Rao 

kjdesignAuthor
Participating Frequently
November 13, 2024

Hi Abhishek — thanks for coming!

InDesign 20.0

MacOS 12.7.6

 

I will check out the link you sent and compare. Thank you!