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MichaelGli2
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Jul 13, 2017 3:59 AM UTC
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How to export workspace settings

How do I export Workspace settings in Mac InDesign 2017.1 so I can make them the same on laptop/desktop?

      MatejKrizCorrect answer
      Inspiring
      Apr 29, 2024 11:50 AM UTC

      In 2024/04: Go to File> User Settings > Export User Settings.

      "Export and Import User Settings" a new InDesign feature (already in version 19.4) that was introduced a few days ago.

      You can now export or import these user settings: Preferences, Workspaces, Menu Sets, Keyboard Shortcuts, Glyph Sets

       

      More info (source): https://helpx.adobe.com/in/indesign/using/export-import-user-settings-indesign.html

       

       

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      MatejKrizCorrect answer
      Inspiring
      Apr 29, 2024 11:50 AM UTC

      In 2024/04: Go to File> User Settings > Export User Settings.

      "Export and Import User Settings" a new InDesign feature (already in version 19.4) that was introduced a few days ago.

      You can now export or import these user settings: Preferences, Workspaces, Menu Sets, Keyboard Shortcuts, Glyph Sets

       

      More info (source): https://helpx.adobe.com/in/indesign/using/export-import-user-settings-indesign.html

       

       

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        Alireza34800765scdo
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        Jun 25, 2025 9:24 AM UTC

        Great! Thank you 🙂

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        MichaelGli2Author
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        Jul 13, 2017 8:33 AM UTC

        Excellent! Thank you.  I was looking in the right place almost...

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        amaarora
        amaarora
        Inspiring
        Jul 13, 2017 6:53 AM UTC

        Hi,

        You need to migrate your preferences.

        1. Go to: ~/Library/Preferences/Adobe/Adobe InDesign

        2. Navigate to Version X.0/en_us/Workspaces and you'll find your workspace files

        Copy and place the workspace files in the exact same location on the new Macintosh and launch InDesign -- you should see them in the menu.

        Let us know if the issue was resolved.

        -Aman

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          JoBeeOne
          Inspiring
          Feb 19, 2018 11:35 AM UTC

          Could anyone tell me how to do this on a PC running windows 10?

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          BobLevine
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          BobLevineCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          Feb 19, 2018 12:11 PM UTC

          You can find them here:

          drive:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\InDesign\Version 13.0\language\Workspaces

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