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September 3, 2026
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I have noticed that in InDesign my colours flicker... it is highly distracting and annoying... almost thought was my Apple Display, but it is not. I hope this can fixed ASAP!!!!

  • September 3, 2026
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Colours change - while designing after the latest update to InDesign v 21.5.1

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    Abhishek Rao
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    September 3, 2026

    Hi @Anilda27077703609v,


    Sorry to hear about the color flickering, especially since it started after updating to InDesign 21.5.1.

    To help isolate this, please switch to View > Preview on CPU (Shift+E) and check whether the flickering stops. You can also temporarily disable GPU Performance under InDesign > Preferences > GPU Performance, restart InDesign, and retest. Ref: https://adobe.ly/4ymI8De

    Please also test a new document with a few solid colors/images and, if you're using an external Apple display, check whether the issue occurs on both the primary and external displays.

    If it persists, please back up and reset your InDesign preferences and retest: https://adobe.ly/4zV0218


    Please also share your macOS version, Mac model/chip, display model, and a short screen recording showing the color change.


    Thanks,
    Abhishek