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Adept_Essencef6b0
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Oct 24, 2026 4:39 PM UTC
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why my margins and text frame borders are hidden？

Hello everyone. My margin guides have disappeared. Also, all text frame borders are hidden by default — they only show up when I click on them. They used to be visible all the time by default, though. Does anyone know why this is happening?

 

CORCTON34033231
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Oct 24, 2026 6:03 PM UTC

Hi! This is usually the screen mode: Preview hides guides and frame edges, while Normal shows them. Press W to switch back to Normal, or go to View > Screen Mode > Normal. If they are still hidden in Normal mode, check View > Grids & Guides > Show Guides for the margin guides, and View > Extras > Show Frame Edges for the frame edges. More about screen modes: https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/desktop/get-started/settings-and-preferences/change-screen-modes.html

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CORCTON34033231
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Oct 24, 2026 6:03 PM UTC

Hi! This is usually the screen mode: Preview hides guides and frame edges, while Normal shows them. Press W to switch back to Normal, or go to View > Screen Mode > Normal. If they are still hidden in Normal mode, check View > Grids & Guides > Show Guides for the margin guides, and View > Extras > Show Frame Edges for the frame edges. More about screen modes: https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/desktop/get-started/settings-and-preferences/change-screen-modes.html

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Oct 25, 2026 3:57 AM UTC

Thanks, it did the trick. I appreciate it.

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