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June 24, 2026
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Open file dialog filter

  • June 24, 2026
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Is there a way how to change default filter in Open file dialog just to INDD files and not All readable? 
I would like to see only INDD files and not PDF and many others when opening files.

 

 

    Correct answer Peter Kahrel

    No, that’s not possible. But you can use a simple script for that. Place the following script in your Scripts folder and assign the shortcut Ctrl+O (or whatever) to the script in the Keyboard Shortcut editor. The script shows a File Open window with only InDesign files shown.

    (function () {
    var f = File.openDialog ('Select a file', 'Documents:*.indd', true);
    if (f) {
    app.open(f);
    }
    }());

     

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    Peter Kahrel
    Community Expert
    Peter KahrelCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    June 24, 2026

    No, that’s not possible. But you can use a simple script for that. Place the following script in your Scripts folder and assign the shortcut Ctrl+O (or whatever) to the script in the Keyboard Shortcut editor. The script shows a File Open window with only InDesign files shown.

    (function () {
    var f = File.openDialog ('Select a file', 'Documents:*.indd', true);
    if (f) {
    app.open(f);
    }
    }());