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Charlib
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March 22, 2022
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InDesign files won't open until I select a workspace

  • March 22, 2022
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I work with custom workspaces. When I have a custom workspace set as the default preference, my InDesign files will not open until I click window>workspace> and select my custom workspace.

 

More specifically, when I select a file to open (no matter if I click>file open, drag a file into the software, double-click the file from the finder window, etc.) I may get the usual pop-ups that come with opening a file (missing fonts or link notifcations for example) but the working file doesn't actually open until I manually select a workspace.

 

I have already tried resetting my InDesign preferences, and have tried uninstalling and reinstalling InDesign software. Is there any other solution to this issue?

 

I am working on MacOS Monterey 12.0.1 with up-to-date InDesign software.

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Correct answer Eugene Tyson

That's strange

Try resetting your preferences:
The easiest way to reset everything is to delete the InDesign preferences: as soon as InDesign starts to boot hold down Shift, Alt, Ctrl (and Apple/Cmd if working on a Macintosh). A dialog will appear asking to delete the InDesign Preferences, select 'Yes' on this dialog.
Further info and instructions here if needed:
https://helpx.adobe.com/in/indesign/kb/indesign-preferences-support-file-locations.html

 

 

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CharlibAuthor
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March 23, 2022

Well, I simply tried resetting the InDD preferences again, and rebuilt my custom workspace again, and it seems to have solved the issue this time. 

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Eugene TysonCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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March 23, 2022

That's strange

Try resetting your preferences:
The easiest way to reset everything is to delete the InDesign preferences: as soon as InDesign starts to boot hold down Shift, Alt, Ctrl (and Apple/Cmd if working on a Macintosh). A dialog will appear asking to delete the InDesign Preferences, select 'Yes' on this dialog.
Further info and instructions here if needed:
https://helpx.adobe.com/in/indesign/kb/indesign-preferences-support-file-locations.html

 

 

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    Eugene TysonCommunity Expert
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    March 23, 2022

    Oopps I see  you tried the preferences already - however, the link gives more details for a more thorough cleanse.

     

    You could also try 

    Reinstalling rarely fixes everything - you can do a complete reinstall using the
    Creative Cloud Cleaner Tool https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/cc-cleaner-tool-installation-problems.html

     

     

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