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Aug 24, 2026 5:09 AM UTC
Question

InDesign edit menu greyed out

Suddenly I can’t Find and Replace in InDesign. Most of the Edit menu is greyed out. I’ve ensured that either a text box or a paragraph is selected and this makes no difference. I’ve never had this problem before and it’s just happened suddenly. I haven’t changed any settings.

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    nik.m
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    Aug 26, 2026 6:01 PM UTC

    Hi ​@HannahMcAbbott, thanks for reaching out! We’re sorry about the trouble. 

    Please let us know the version of InDesign you’re using, along with your computer’s operating system. Apart from clearing the cache as suggested by our Expert, Manan. You can also try renaming the UXP folder located at the following location:

    • Windows: C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\UXP
    • Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/Adobe/UXP

     

    Let us know how it goes! 

    Thanks, 

    Nikunj

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    Monika Gause
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    Aug 24, 2026 8:33 AM UTC

    Does that happen only with a certain document?

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    Community Expert
    Aug 24, 2026 5:24 AM UTC

    Which InDesign version? UI issues are solved by clearing out cache, try that

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    -Manan