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iosefa
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November 27, 2024
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Undo command not working - InDesign 2025

  • November 27, 2024
  • 5 replies
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Currently having an issue with my undo/history function. I seem to only be able to go back 2 or 3 commands before the entire history disappears. pls help!

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    Duderonomy Jones
    Participating Frequently
    January 30, 2026

    I’m currently having this problem in version 21.2. VERY PROBLEMATIC!

    The whole application feels very tetchy.

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    glen230277
    Inspiring
    January 29, 2026

    I’m having the same issue on ID 2026.  Win11.  Can’t do more than 4 undo actions.  All documents, old and new.  And ID 2026 can’t convert to IDML to reopen in ID 2025.  

    BobLevine
    Community Expert
    BobLevineCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    January 29, 2026

    Have you installed the 21.2 update? It’s supposed to be fixed with that.

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    Duderonomy Jones
    Participating Frequently
    January 30, 2026

    Has not resolved the issue on Mac

    leo.r
    Community Expert
    leo.rCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    November 27, 2024

    In addition to other questions: how much RAM and free disk space do you have?

    Robert at ID-Tasker
    Robert at ID-Tasker
    Legend
    November 27, 2024

    @iosefa

     

    What if you hit Ctrl+Z few times - can you undo more than is displayed on the History panel?

     

    Dave Creamer of IDEAS
    Community Expert
    Dave Creamer of IDEASCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    November 27, 2024

    To add to @Robert at ID-Tasker suggestion, can you REDO with the keyboard command?

     

    Also, this is a long shot but the Magnet app on Mac has been causing tons of problems. Do you have it installed?

     

    David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)
    Srishti Bali
    Community Manager
    Srishti BaliCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    November 27, 2024

    Hi @iosefa,

     

    Sorry to hear about the issue. This typically occurs when the document is closed. Did you happen to close the document or experience a crash? For more information, please visit: Undo History Panel in InDesign.

     

    Regards,

    Srishti

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    iosefaAuthor
    Participant
    November 27, 2024

    No I can literally see the History items disappear from the history panel while working in InDesign

    Abhishek Rao
    Community Manager
    Abhishek RaoCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    November 27, 2024

    Hi @iosefa,

     

    Thank you for sharing the details! Could you let us know:

    1. The version of InDesign you’re using.
    2. Your operating system (e.g., Windows 11, macOS Ventura).
    3. Does this issue occur in all documents or only a specific one? What about newly created documents?

    Also, have you tried resetting your preferences? If not, you can follow the steps here: Reset InDesign Preferences.

    Let us know how it goes!

     

    Best,
    Abhishek Rao

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