Text disappears when typing in text box

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I'm having the same issue as many others: when making any changes to text within a text box, like typing within it, cutting/pasteing, editing, etc. the text disappears. Sometimes it'll come back if I click out of the text box. Sometimes it comes back if I switch between normal and preview mode.

It doesn't happen every time, but often enough to be incredibly annoying.

I'm running:

Mac OS 12.0.1
Macbook Air M1 2020
InDesign 17.0.1

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Eugene TysonCorrect answer

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Try turning off the GPU Performance in the InDesign settings.

Pamela99

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I am having a similar problem. When I try to type text on a page which has a graphic master nothing shows. I can draw a frame, but I can't put any text in it. If I drag a text box from one page to another all the text disappears. Can't seem to find GPU settings in Preferences. Any suggestions??? I am running Windows 11 and the latest version of Indesign.

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Rishabh_Tiwari

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Hi @Pamela99,

Sorry to hear about the trouble. Can you share a few more details like:

-The exact version of InDesign & Windows 11.

-Is this happening on a specific file or multiple files?

-Is there any pattern that leads to this issue?

-Have you updated the graphics card drivers? If you still need to, please ensure you have the latest build per the manufacturer's website.

We're here to help, just need more information.

Thanks

Rishabh

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Anshul_Saini

Community Manager

Hi there,

Sorry about the trouble. The team is aware of the issue. I would like to know if the steps suggested by @Eugene Tyson worked for you? If not, I will request you to share a few more details it will help us investigate the issue further:

Screenshot of "About This Mac." (both Overview and Displays tab)
Are you using an external monitor(s)? If yes, with which port and cable combination it is connected.
What is the scaled resolution of your screen & Monitor(s)?
Does setting the scaled Display resolution as 1920 x 1080 or below from the System Preferences help resolve the issue?