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t seems like INDD files from before 2021 won't open in 2024 19.5.Or it takes a really long time to open them—that doesn't make sense.But they open in 2026; you just need to convert them to IDML and then open them in 2024 19.5.On May 19, 2024, opening an IDML file that had just been converted from 2026 also took an unbelievably long time.2026 still seems a bit sluggish; so far, 2024 19.5 runs more smoothly. What a waste of time. Is there a script that can convert older INDD files to a format compatible with 2024 19.5 with a single click?

Hi everyone,I’m working on macOS using InDesign 2023 (and I’ve confirmed the same behavior in InDesign 2026).My document contains several mathematical formulas created with MathMagic, imported as EPS or PDF files and anchored inline within the text flow. I have also tried converting them to outlines, but Acrobat's "Read Out Loud" feature doesn't recognize them.I want the screen reader to ignore the graphic/paths and strictly read the custom description I’ve entered in the Alt Text field (Object Export Options).Could you please advise on the best workflow to ensure that: These MathMagic objects are correctly tagged (e.g., as Figure or Formula) so they aren't skipped. Acrobat prioritizes the Alternative Text instead of trying to interpret the vector data. The reading order stays consistent with the surrounding text. I need to make sure the specific description I wrote is what the user hears. Any advice on the proper export settings or tagging would be greatly appreciated!Thanks!

Hi everyone,since updating to an InDesign 2026 version (currently 21.0.1), I can no longer save any files. Whenever I click “Save” or “Save As,” only a completely black window appears, and I’m unable to proceed. To troubleshoot, I installed an older InDesign 2025 version (20.5) in parallel, and everything still works normally there. I have already tried the following without success:Uninstalling and reinstalling InDesignUsing the Creative Cloud CleanerDeleting the AppData foldersUnfortunately, the issue persists in version 2026. Has anyone experienced this or found a solution?Thanks in advance!

It doesn’t matter if I hand type the text or copy and paste it. I select it to create the hyperlink and when done it’s gone and sitting as overtext. My text box is plenty big enough so I don’t know why this is happening. I can do Undo but then it brings back the text without the hyperlink. 

Bonjour, je viens de tester la mise à jour InDesign 21.3 sur Windows 11. J’ai une petite fenêtre rouge en bas d’écran qui me demande de tenir Windows à jour. Je ne peux pas fermer cette fenêtre rouge. Et comme je suis dans une grande entreprise, je n’ai pas la possibilité d’intervenir sur Windows, c’est une version imposée par l’entreprise et sécurisée. Je ne peux pas non plus quitter InDesign qui me dit qu’il y a une tâche en arrière plan, mais si j’ouvre la fenêtre “tâches en arrière plan” ,il n’y a rien. Je viens donc de revenir à la version 21.2 qui fonctionne sans problème. Une solution ?

Hallo! Ich muss für die Firma, für die ich arbeite, zwingend in der InDesign Version 19.5 arbeiten. Ich habe diese Version vom Support erhalten.  Leider kann ich diese nicht auf meinem Macbook (Mac Tahoe 26.3.1) installieren. Nach der Installation kommt immer der Fehler “missing required System Fonts or cmap Files”. Davor hatte ich macOS Sequoia aber da war es das selbe Problem. Ich darf leider nicht in einer anderen Indesign Version arbeiten. Gibt es irgendeine Möglichkeit, diese Version auf meinem Laptop zum laufen zu bringen?Vielen Dank! 

Hello, I am using InDesign CS6 and I want to design a Paragraph Rule that automatically starts with a Circle shape and ends with a Rectangle shape, as I have applied a specific color to the rule and need this custom look for my layout. Since the standard Paragraph Rules options are limited, could you please suggest if there is any built-in feature, a specific Stroke Style setting, or a JavaScript/JSX script that can achieve this effect so it moves dynamically with the text? If Paragraph Rules cannot support these custom shapes at the ends, I would appreciate any advice on how to automate this using Anchored Objects or any other professional workaround. I am share a screenshot for more understand. Thank you!  

Hi, one of our customers is facing this error since a few days, when they try to start adobe indesign 2026.See the attachment for the error Adobe indesign 2026 won't start on Windows. Things we did to possible fix this: Re-install of windows visual C++ latest versionRun SFC scan and DISMRe-install of Adobe indesign 2026checkdisk Adobe indesign 2025 is still running on the system without errors Configuration of the laptopHP ZBook 17 G6CPU Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-9850H CPU @ 2.60GHz32GB memoryWindows 11 build 24H2 

scenario…multipage pdf at size 8.5 x 11 is placed at x0 y0 on 11x17 pages in indesign. Now every placed page needs to be duplicated or “stepped up to the right at x8.5 y0so it look s like 2 of the same pages placed on an 11x17 looking for a script that can automate this copy and paste scenario for all pages

Ensure the key object is always the first element in “sel”.Other objects should always be positioned to the right. I intend to set sel[j].geometricBounds so that the keyObject remains stationary while the others are arranged to its right.The code below doesn't seem to be working.var sel = app.documents[0].selection; var key = app.selectionKeyObject; var sb = key.visibleBounds; sel.sort(function (a, b) { var a = key.visibleBounds; var b = b.visibleBounds; if (a[1] > b[1]) { return 1; } else if (a[1] < b[1]) { return -1; } }); 

I want to add a colored block below the numbers in a paragraph style, so I thought of using an underline.I tried it, but it didn't work.Neither id2026 nor 2024 worked.Did I do something wrong? 

It didn't turn over again.I have a text box A that contains another text box B. I have currently selected B, meaning that the current item is B. How do I refer to A?var doc = app.activeDocument;var item = doc.selection[0]; // Current selected itemvar items = doc.selection; // All currently selected itemsvar B = item;var A = item.parent.parent;var A2=item.parent.parentTextFrames;alert(A);The result is [object Story]How do I convert this to a text frame?Is this it? item.parent.parentTextFrames;But it seems like my function isn't responding.Thank you. 

Just like in the Control Panel, where font selection is filtered and suggested as you type.This feature seems to be missing in the Paragraph Styles panel, the Find and Replace Fonts panel, and the Composite Font Settings.It’s very inconvenient.I wonder if there will be improvements in version 2026.Also, it’s very inconvenient that you can’t quickly jump to the current font’s position in the font list.

We are facing an issue where package generation is triggered successfully from the application UI. payload.json files are generated correctly on the Azure VM. However, PDFs are not generated. The system does not receive proper response from InDesign Server 21.1 after processing. PDF outputs are not generated. No clear error visible in event viewer logs. We are currently blocked since the upgrade. Any insights would be helpful

 Hi,I am trying to troubleshoot a color profile issue. Here is the setup:Photoshop contains JPG - channel blend applied to remove blackI believe the color profile of the JPG is RGB:This is linked into an Illustrator file, which also contains a linked vector PDFas well as some linework.My Illustrator document mode is RGB. When I export the file using Illustrator Default, I get a PDF that looks correct:But when I link into InDesign, the colors are wrong and there is a band at the top where one of the links is offset from the artboard. My suspicion is something to do with the linked vector PDF, which shows no color space when linked in Illustrator:I have been playing around with different settings and tutorials but I am not sure how to correct this. I would be very grateful for any help with this, I am new to color profiles. I assume that it is related to the way InDesign is handling the file because the output appears correct in PDF viewer as shown above.Here are the color settings of my

HiHave question for MacBook Pro M5 owners working on documents with several hundred pages and lots of photos. Is INDD comfortable to work with on the M5 processor? I've been working on an M1 with 64GB for some time now, and INDD has significant problems with such projects. I'm considering buying an MBP Pro M5 64GB to speed things up, but I have some concerns after seeing how poorly INDD updates work on the M1. No speed boost, and in fact, the program slows down.Thanks.

We have a script that checks all styles for a font selected by the user, and changes that style to another font selected by the user. BUT, changing the font from “Gotham (T1)\tMedium” to “Gotham\tMedium” does nothing. So I figured I’d first change the font to something else entirely. BUT, when I apply the new “Gotham\tMedium” IT AUTOMATCIALLY REVERTS TO THE (T1) FONT AGAIN!!!! Does anyone know how to “force” the “AppliedFont” attribute to actually work in this situation and get rid of the dang Type1 font? Thanks!Ken

There is a bug in InDesign 21.2 (and Windows 11 Enterprise): our latest files were corrupted and unavailable when we opened them this morning. (Error message and warning sign.).No actions were possible, screen freezesWe were all completely blocked, because the previous versions are unable to open our latest files.Thank’s   

Could we please have the possibility to switch between different pages of a placed PDF after the placement?See an example from the competition where I can choose between all the spreads in a placed PDF without replacing or re-linking.See also this feature reaquest in UserVoicehttps://indesign.uservoice.com/forums/601021-adobe-indesign-feature-requests/suggestions/37284274-change-pdf-page-number-ai-artboard-number-witho Thank you!

Guidance Required on Adobe InDesign Server Licensing for New AWS EC2 DeploymentHello Adobe Community,We are in the process of setting up a new AWS EC2 instance to install and run Adobe InDesign Server, and we would like your guidance to ensure that our licensing approach is fully compliant with Adobe’s recommended and supported practices.To help us select the correct license model and define our operational process, we would appreciate clarification on the points below.1. License Type RecommendationWe understand that Adobe InDesign Server licenses can be issued under the following categories:Individual licenses Site licenses Cloud deployment licenses Redistribution licensesDo we have any enterprise licenses as well?Request:Could you please advise which license type is most appropriate for the following use case:InDesign Server running on a dedicated AWS EC2 instance Used for automated document generation No end‑user interaction Instance is long‑lived (not auto‑scaled)If multiple option

The object is just crossing the bleeding area, and it seems impossible to determine its position.sel[j].parentPage;.marginPreferences.bottom;will cause an error.  var sel = app.documents[0].selection;        var pp = sel[j].parentPage;        var b = app.activeDocument.selection[j].geometricBounds;        var sb = sel[0].visibleBounds;        var bm = pp.marginPreferences.bottom; if(sel[j].parentPage == null);b[1]<0&&b[3>0]&&b[3]<cp[0]; All combinations have failed... if ((sel[j].parentPage == null && b[3] < 0) || ([1] < 0 && b[3] > 0 && b[3] < cp[0])) { app.activeDocument.viewPreferences.rulerOrigin = RulerOrigin.PAGE_ORIGIN; sel[j].geometricBounds = [b[0], 0 - 20, b[2], b[3] - b[1] + 20]; } if ((sel[j].parentPage == null) && (b[1] > 0)) {

my text disappears after i delete a paragraph  marker. the rest of the document disappears. it is weird. i have made the invisible text visible and see nothing weird in the formatting. It can be pages and pages of text.  I am up to date on the app and i don’t see how to fix it. the language is persian. 

I'm in the process of converting an InDesign Extendscript/ScritpUI tool over to an Adobe UXP PlugIn for InDesign, but I've hit a brick wall when it comes to lifecycle events. I cannot seem to get lifecycle events to fire for show/hide of the my new panel. I've tried many different variants of the entrypoints.setup method, but the only events that fire are at InDesign init when the plugin loads: I get the "create" event, then one (and only one) "show" event for the initial panel display. After that, I can't get the "show" or "hide" events to trigger whe the panel is opened and closed. After much searching and reading of other code examples, I've tried switching to "addEventListener" using the "uxpcommand" event and the "uxpshowpanel" eventID, but it doesn't fire for anything at all. Does anyone have any insight into whether Adobe InDesign supports these items? When searching online I've seen many references to "it's coming soon" from the Adobe community, but most of those

If I create an Article by selecting All on a page, will a text item such as title or heading that’s on a parent page be included? Or do I have to override the parent page text box before it gets included in the reading order in an exported PDF? Same question about an image on a parent page? Mac OS 15.7.4 Sequoia InDesign 21.3

Given the cost of Adobe and how many people are complaining about this, I think Adobe needs to fix this. Shutting down over and over to clear this, with only a hit & miss success rate, is not at all practical. I've done the reboots. I've done all the many attempts others have done and I'm still getting the spinning background task manager and it will not clear on a very extensive document.