InDesign text dissapearing in InDesign 20.2 version on Windows 11 machine

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March 21, 2025
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I am on the latest version of Adobe InDesign, 20.2, on a Win11 machine which also has the latest updates. The ASUS software is also up to date.

When I type in a document, the text that is already there can randomly disappear, and then re-appear. It might be a line, a paragraph or the entire page that disappears. When I switch away from InDesign to another program and then switch back the text may not return. I can highlight the missing text to copy & paste, but that action alone doesn’t bring the text back.

I am using a pretty powerful, new machine, an ASUS ProArt 13, so it should not be a question of memory etc, at least I hope not!

Mike Witherell

Community Expert

Hello N,

It isn't clear whether this is a problem in 1 file or in many/

all files?

Here is some methodical troubleshooting you can try:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/indesign-discussions/reset-indesign-preferences-and-other-troubleshooting/td-p/11990234

Mike Witherell

Robert at ID-Tasker

Legend

Check if there is No Break applied to this text - or CharStyle with this property.

Can you post some screenshots - with Hidden Characters visible.

Harshika Verma

Community Manager

Hi njabulo_1515,

Hope you're doing well!

We would like to follow up on your issue. Are you able to resolve the issue? Please feel free to share the information requested by our expert for further assistance.

In addition to what our expert has asked, does the issue with any other Adobe apps? Is it happening on a specific file or file?

We will be happy to help you.

Thanks,

Harshika

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