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adavis73
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May 20, 2022
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MacOS/InDesign: Enlarging Thumbnail View in File>Place

  • May 20, 2022
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How do I enlarge a thumbnail / preview of a photo inside InDesign?  Specifically, when I go to File > Place and browse out to a location with multiple similar photos, they are not large enough for me to see them and identify which one I am looking for.  I can enlarge in File Finder, but not inside the InDesign software.  I end up just placing what might be a good photo and then having to go replace it until I can find the right one.  Has to be a better way than how I'm doing it for those of us who don't see small images well.  I'm self-taught, so it could be something super easy that I just don't know, but please HELP me.

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Correct answer rob day

Hi @adavis73 Try Bridge. I setup a small workspace in Bridge, then drag and drop—the InDesign link is automatically created. You can set the preview size to whatever you want:

 

 

 

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rob dayCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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May 20, 2022

Hi @adavis73 Try Bridge. I setup a small workspace in Bridge, then drag and drop—the InDesign link is automatically created. You can set the preview size to whatever you want:

 

 

 

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    adavis73Author
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    May 20, 2022
    I will try that & thank you so much.

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    adavis73Author
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    May 20, 2022

    I wanted to add a screenshot and point out that I am using the latest version of Mac OS and InDesign 17.2.1

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