Scripting language

Forum|Forum|7 months ago
August 16, 2025
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In what language does one write scripts for ID? I ask because my son is a whiz and probably could write a script setting the default view size to 125%. ID seems to have it set at 90%, which is fine if you're young with good eyesight, but for us old codgers it's a challenge.

Thanks.

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Eugene Tyson

Community Expert

There are already scripts and keyboard shortcuts to zoom

https://creativepro.com/custom-zoommagnification-settings-in-indesign/

leo.r

Community Expert

JavaScript is what your son would need (although it's not the only language that can be used):

https://www.indesignjs.de/extendscriptAPI/indesign-latest/

Regardless, what exactly do you mean by the "default view size"? Is it the view size of a new document? In this case, it depends on the document dimensions (and your screen size); InDesign will simply use the "fit in window" zoom.

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