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Mario Porto
Inspiring
October 9, 2019
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Text disappearing when i hit "Return"

  • October 9, 2019
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When typing in a textbox, if i hit return, the text disappears.  When I undo the action, it says  "undo column break". I never turned on column break!  HELP!  THNX!

    Correct answer John Mensinger

    By default, the Number-Pad Enter key inserts a Frame/Column Break. To enter a "retrurn" use the keyboard-body Enter key.

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    cgbechtold
    Participating Frequently
    February 26, 2023

    I'm using a new Microsoft keyboard that has "Enter" in both the keyboard and number areas. Neither work. My only solution is to use the "On-Screen" virtual keyboard every time I want to insert a new paragraph. Fortunately, Windows 11 lets me pin that tool to my taskbar. 

    Barb Binder
    Community Expert
    Barb BinderCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    October 9, 2019

    Here's a visual to help with John's correct answer:

    By default, these two keys are programmed differently in InDesign. Use the left one for a new paragraph, the right one for a column break. 

     

    ~Barb

    ~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training
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      Mario PortoAuthor
      Inspiring
      October 9, 2019
      Great visual, solved my problem and educated me!! THANKS!!!!
        John Mensinger
        Community Expert
        John MensingerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
        Community Expert
        October 9, 2019

        By default, the Number-Pad Enter key inserts a Frame/Column Break. To enter a "retrurn" use the keyboard-body Enter key.

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          Mario PortoAuthor
          Inspiring
          October 9, 2019
          Yep, that did it!!!! THANKS so much!
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