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MiriamT1990
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June 28, 2020
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Having major trouble with text in InDesign

  • June 28, 2020
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Hi, 

 

I really need help with this as I can't figure it out even after extensive google searches. Please refer to the screenshot below:

I cannot edit the text in pink "iPadPro_MAG_AEEN_V2". And you can see how it appears in the layers panel - just simply as <text frame>. I can delete the whole line and add text after 'V2' but I cannot edit anything in between. 

Everything is unlocked on the spread.

Am I missing something very obvious here?

Correct answer Scott Falkner

Try Type > Text Variables > Convert Variable to Text.

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Luke Jennings3
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Luke Jennings3Community Expert
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June 29, 2020

Might be a caption.

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MiriamT1990Author
Participant
June 29, 2020

Hi Luke, 

 

If it is, how can I edit it? I need to change 'AEEN' to 'AEAR'.

 

Scott Falkner
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Scott FalknerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
June 29, 2020

Try Type > Text Variables > Convert Variable to Text.

    jmlevy
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    jmlevyCommunity Expert
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    June 28, 2020

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    MiriamT1990Author
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    June 29, 2020

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