InDesign 2025 on Mac - can't edit text properties

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December 2, 2024
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I had problems with editing text in InDesign today - I can't change text colour or font or apply any paragraph styles. This happens in any document I open or if I open a new document. I have unistalled the app and updated to the latest Mac OS Sequoia 15.1.1 and installed the latest version of InDesign (20.0.1) and the issue persists.
When I go to change the font colour I get a 'pop' sound like there is a popup or a confilct in the operation. However no error messages appear.

There are no layers or paragraph styles in use.

I have also tried going back to InDesign 19.5.1 but have the same issue.

Has anyone had similar issue?

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Correct answer jmlevy

Do you use Magnet application? If yes, disable it.

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Elena36895214at0r

Participant

I have the same problems since I updated to Sequoia. Also, when I select any element, it moves slightly. Is there a way to solve these problems?

BobLevine

Community Expert

Do you have Magnet installed?

reubeng73730152Author

Participant

Hello

Yes, I do. I have just quit Magnet and now it is working fine. Thanks so much!

jmlevy

Correct answer

Community Expert

Do you use Magnet application? If yes, disable it.

Abhishek Rao

Community Manager

Hi @reubeng73730152,

Thanks for reaching out! Could you try the following steps to troubleshoot:

Test in Safe Mode: Restart your Mac in Safe Mode and check if the issue persists. Here's how: Start in Safe Mode.
If the issue doesn’t occur in Safe Mode, it may be caused by a conflicting application. Specifically, if you’re using the Magnet app, try disabling or uninstalling it, as it has been known to cause issues with InDesign processes recently.

Let us know how it goes!

Best,
Abhishek Rao

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