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InDesign Text Always Overset Even in Large Text Frames

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February 16, 2026
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Text editor shows the text, but it’s always overset in the InDesign file, no matter how big I make the textbox or adjust the size/leading of the type. It’s an InDesign file that I didn’t create, so I deleted any existing paragraph styles and stripped out any formatting that was on it but can’t figure out what is making any text I try to import or create automatically overset. What am I missing?

Correct answer Diane5EBA

It was text wrap from an image behind the text that was setting it off, so when that was removed, it worked properly again!

Dave Creamer of IDEAS

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When you import text, do you Show Import Options and remove any formatting?

It could be a column break.

It’s a little hard to see in the Story Editor, but look for a small symbol:

It’s easier in the layout with Show Hidden Characters on:

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

Diane5EBAAuthorCorrect answer

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It was text wrap from an image behind the text that was setting it off, so when that was removed, it worked properly again!

Dave Creamer of IDEAS

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That will do it!

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