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gamu_mac
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April 16, 2017
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Why can't I suddenly not see frames InDesign

  • April 16, 2017
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I am using InDesign CC 2017 on a Mac using OS 10.12.4. I can only see the frames when I click on the text with the pointer tool.   I want the option to leave the frames on, and have always been able to do this until now. I have the screen view set on normal at the bottom of the toolbox. Using View, Extras, Show frame edges doesn't work. Please advise.

      Correct answer gamu_mac

      Overprint preview was on. I apologize for the late response. A day later there was an upgrade on InDesign from Adobe CC and the problem was fixed. I turn off and on viewing my frames by using the keystrokes command, option, shift, Y. That is working again.

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      mad�_6905
      Participant
      November 11, 2024
      I also experienced the same problem. I can't see Guides, Frame Edges, Text Threads etc. It turns out that solution is very simple. Activate Rulers (Click View » Show Rulers). Place the cursor on the Ruler. Then drag to the work field. Everything will return to normal.
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        defaultu2a9lnjmrc8g
        Participant
        March 12, 2024

        View - Extras - Show Frame Edges 

          Barb Binder
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          Barb BinderCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          April 16, 2017

          You already covered the two big reasons that frame edges aren't visible, so how about View > Overprint Preview? Is that turned on?

          ~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training
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            MsModern
            Participant
            April 20, 2017

            Can you be more specific please. I have the exact same problem. The ToolBox just went "blind" , only the text box is "active", the rest are "not active". Please show a picture since I have the program in another language

            Barb Binder
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            Barb BinderCommunity Expert
            Community Expert
            April 21, 2017

            The ToolBox just went "blind" , only the text box is "active", the rest are "not active".

            This does not sound like this same issue that was described by gamu_mac​, who simply reported that the frame edges were not longer visible.

            A screen shot from you would be helpful here because I don't know what "the toolbox just went 'blind'" means. If the toolbox is no longer visible, try:

            1. Window > Tools and/or
            2. Window > Workspace > Essentials, followed by Window > Workspace > Reset Essentials

            Or, if the software is misbehaving, trash your preferences: Troubleshooting 101: Replace, or "trash" your InDesign preferences

            ~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training
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