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Jan 17, 2026 12:03 AM UTC
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Text Block Disappears, and Prior Correction is reversed

Hi. I am experiencing disappearing text blocks. I import text into my InDesign document via the Place command. When I try to edit the document, and insert the cursor, either all or a portion of the entire text block disappears. I Control Z to recover and make my correction, save, and move on. When I spot another correction I repeat the process and the text block again disappears, not every time, but sporadically. The worst part is that the correction I had made previously also disappears, even though I have been Saving after every single correction/addition. This began in late Deccember. I have uninstalled and reinstalled InDesign. I have swapped out mouses. Same issue.

kathleen_m_2791Correct answer
Jan 18, 2026 1:58 AM UTC

Happy to report that I have been working in InDesign all day and the prerelease fix has solved the problem I described above. Thank you.

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kathleen_m_2791AuthorCorrect answer
Jan 18, 2026 1:58 AM UTC

Happy to report that I have been working in InDesign all day and the prerelease fix has solved the problem I described above. Thank you.

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leo.r
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Jan 17, 2026 12:40 AM UTC

It appears that you experience the known issue of text disappearance on Windows (that's discussed in this lengthy thread along with the disappearing undo problem):

https://community.adobe.com/t5/indesign-discussions/indesign-undo-history-clears-itself-without-user-action/m-p/15639353/page/6#M645261

 

Both issues should currently be fixed in InDesign Prerelease 21.2 (you'll find more info in the thread).

 

(Although you also report that your changes are not being saved, which I don't think was part of the disappearing text issue that users reported.)

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Jan 17, 2026 5:00 AM UTC
Many thanks for the explanation. I am a relatively new user and thought I was the problem.
Kathleen Galbraith [575] 640-5499 c
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