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September 4, 2024
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InDesign Crashes When Adding Long Hyperlinks

I use hyperlinks in a document to access specific pages on external websites.

Workflow:

  • Type the text on which the hyperlink will be applied
  • select the text
  • Right-click, Hyperlinks, New Hyperlink
  • Paste URL, Press Enter

This works without issue until I have hyperlink that is a bit longer. When I press enter after pasting the URL, InDesign crashes. Every time. So I have been able to isolate longer links as the issue. In these situations, I can often find an alternate URL to use instead. In some situations, there is no alternate URL.

Is there a workaround that will enable me to use a longer URL in a hyperlink? Or perhaps a patch, script or plugin?

 

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Dave Creamer of IDEAS
Dave Creamer of IDEASCorrect answer
Community Expert
September 4, 2024

Yes, the services are free. I use the URL Shortener extension to Chrome. You can pick from a number of services including tinyurl.com and bit.ly. You can also get a QR code if needed. 

 

David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)

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Robert at ID-Tasker
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September 4, 2024

Can you share an example of the URL that is crashing your InDesign? 

 

Any chance you could use some URL shorting service? 

 

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