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imKathyNF12
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January 12, 2016
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Tab stop bug in FrameMaker v13.0.0.333?

  • January 12, 2016
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Hi All,

In the Paragraph Designer, for BulletIndent, when I try to remove the tab stop, it does not delete. When I try to create a new tab stop at 1", it appears for a moment, and then disappears.

Is there a fix for this issue?

The same thing happens when I try to create a new paragraph tag. The tab stops won't delete/set.

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Correct answer Stefan Gentz

Please use this link to directly download Update 2 for FrameMaker (2015 Release):

Adobe - FrameMaker : For Windows : FrameMaker 2015 update 2 ( 2015.0.2)

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K.Daube
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K.DaubeCommunity Expert
Community Expert
April 18, 2016

FM-13.0.2.433: I encounter the same problem. MIF washing did not help.

It happens with all documents which where orginally created with an older FM-version (≤ 12).

It is however not a problem for new documents, into which I have imported ALL formats from the failing one.

  1. File > New > Portrait
  2. Import all formats from existing file
  3. In exiting file select all contens of flow
  4. Copy into new file
  5. Update the master page usage in new file
  6. Close the existing file
  7. Save new file with the name of the existing one.
  8. Close FM and reopen to check new file.
  9. TAB handling OK now

So, Stefan, what the heck is going on here?

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deborahs68858966
Participant
August 8, 2017

Did this get fixed? Is there a work around? Also reported here: problem creating/editing tab stops in FM2015

problem creating/editing tab stops in FM2015

We've got version 13.0.5.547 and it still has the problem.

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Stefan GentzCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
Community Manager
January 12, 2016

Please use this link to directly download Update 2 for FrameMaker (2015 Release):

Adobe - FrameMaker : For Windows : FrameMaker 2015 update 2 ( 2015.0.2)

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imKathyNF12Author
Participant
January 13, 2016

Thanks again Stefan! Such a speedy response! Link worked like a charm!

Best Regards,

-Kathy

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    Stefan GentzCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    January 13, 2016

    You're welcome, imKathyNF12 :-)

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    Community Manager
    Stefan GentzCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    January 12, 2016

    I think what you are facing is a bug that was fixed meanwhile. As your version 13.0.0.333, make sure to get the latest updates through > Help > Updates.

    The latest Update by today is "Update 2" (2015.2 / Build 13.0.2.433. In this version this bug is fixed.

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    imKathyNF12Author
    Participant
    January 12, 2016

    Thank you Arnis and Stefan for your replies. I tried both solutions, and neither fixed the problem. Unfortunately, on my system, Updates is dimmed and cannot be selected.

    Best Regards,

    -Kathy

    Jeff_Coatsworth
    Community Expert
    Jeff_CoatsworthCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    January 12, 2016

    Try going to the Downloads page directly - http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=22&platform=Windows

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    __AG__
    Participating Frequently
    January 12, 2016

    How exactly are you setting/deleting the tabs? Are you doing an Update All or an Apply in the Designer after making the changes? Only the Update All option will preserve the tab stop changes.

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    imKathyNF12Author
    Participant
    January 12, 2016

    1. In the paragraph designer, with the BulletIndent paragraph tag selected, click the tab stop, and then click Edit.

    2. In the Edit Tab Stop box, click Delete All.

    The box closes and a different paragraph tag displays in the Paragraph tag selection drop down menu.

    When I re-select the BulletIndent paragraph tag, the tab stops are unchanged. The same thing happens if I try to set a new tab stop.

    Thank you for your speedy response!

    Best Regards,

    -Kathy

    Arnis Gubins
    Arnis Gubins
    Inspiring
    January 12, 2016

    It sounds like you have the cursor placed in a different paratag when you're trying to make the change. Either make a selection outside of the text frame [i.e. click somewhere in the background margins] or click into any BulletIndent paratag when trying to make the change.

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