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Recently, I've noticed that InDesign is setting text boxes to automatically auto-fit content when I resize them. It doesn't mesh with my flow. How do I turn this setting off? I'm tiring of constantly selecting objects and disabling them. TIring of accidentally scaling images disproportionally. Please note: I know how to turn auto-fitting off. What I want to do is make sure it is not on when I add a new frame.

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Barb BinderCorrect answer

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There have been a lot of questions about how to set defaults today!

I want to jump in to the conversation to clarify that there are two types of defaults in InDesign: system defaults and document defaults. Resetting system defaults (which impact all new documents) were addressed by John and Willi.

But if this is happening in only one file, then you need to reset the document defaults. Choose Edit > Deselect all, and with no objects selected, turn off Auto-Fit. Defaults get changed inadvertently when you forget to select something, but go into a menu/dialog box/panel and make a change. That's exactly how you reset it later.

~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training

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michael_A

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Can this feature be removed? It’s really annoying!

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Kirsten32448661vd2a

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This is an old thread but still applies. I have this feature unchecked and it still does it. I've done all these things and it still randomly checks Auto fit.

Another of many annoying Adobe bugs. When will there be a better alternative to Adobe products?

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Abhishek Rao

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Hi @Kirsten32448661vd2a,

Thanks for reaching out! I understand how frustrating it can be when settings seem to reset unexpectedly.

To help resolve the issue, could you please provide the version of InDesign you’re using and the details of your operating system? This will help us narrow down the cause of the issue.

In the meantime, I recommend resetting your InDesign preferences, which might resolve this problem. You can follow the steps in this guide: Resetting Preferences.

Once you've reset the preferences, please follow the suggestion from the expert:

With no document open, go to Object > Text Frame Options, and uncheck the Auto-Fit option.
Additionally, try disabling Content-Aware Fit as the default, as this may be conflicting with your settings.

Let me know if this resolves the issue or if you're still experiencing it after these steps. We can explore further solutions if needed.

Looking forward to your update!

Best,
Abhishek

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Felicia381449687erg

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With no document open, select Object>Frame Fitting Options>Auto-fit (deselect)

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michael_A

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Still does it.

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Laubender

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FWIW:

Preferences > General > [ ] Make Content-Aware Fit the default Frame Fitting Options

is not checked if you install InDesign. So it's not default from the start.

Also see into this PDF guide where document preferences are highlighted:

A Visual Guide to InDesign Preferences
Mike Rankin
https://creativepro.com/visual-guide-indesign-preferences/

Regards,
Uwe Laubender

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Barb Binder

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@MsNicole:

In current versions, you can make Content Aware Fit enabled as a default in preferences. This was not available when the first question was asked in 2017,

~Barb

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MsNicole

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Hello! This fix is not working for InDesign 2021. Do you have an update?

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jason33246744Author

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Very helpful! Did the trick perfectly. Thank you!

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Barb Binder

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Glad we could help!

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Barb Binder

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Community Expert

There have been a lot of questions about how to set defaults today!

I want to jump in to the conversation to clarify that there are two types of defaults in InDesign: system defaults and document defaults. Resetting system defaults (which impact all new documents) were addressed by John and Willi.

But if this is happening in only one file, then you need to reset the document defaults. Choose Edit > Deselect all, and with no objects selected, turn off Auto-Fit. Defaults get changed inadvertently when you forget to select something, but go into a menu/dialog box/panel and make a change. That's exactly how you reset it later.

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~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training