Align Tool Numbers Not Displaying in InDesign Across Multiple Setups

[adamr56955986]

Does anyone else have issues with the InDesign Align tool numbers disappearing? This has been happening to me for years, across multiple computers and software licenses, so it's not just a one-off problem. Now it's even happening on my personal setup. I've tried everything—upgrading, downgrading, uninstalling, reinstalling, restarting my computer—but no luck. After 20 years of using InDesign, it's disappointing to see it become this glitchy and unreliable.

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[kglad]

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[Abhishek Rao]

Hello @adamr56955986,

Thank you for sharing the details of the issue. I understand how frustrating it can be when something as fundamental as the Align tool isn’t working as expected.

To assist you better, could you please share the following details:

1. The version of InDesign you are using.
2. The operating system (OS) details (macOS or Windows version).

In the meantime, I recommend trying a reset of your InDesign preferences, as this can often resolve persistent issues like the one you're experiencing. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to reset your preferences: Reset Preferences in InDesign.

After resetting preferences, restart InDesign and check if the Align tool numbers are now visible.

Let me know how it goes, or if you need further assistance! I'm happy to help.

Best,
Abhishek Rao

[Barb Binder]

No, I haven't see it. Did you try resetting preferences?

https://www.rockymountaintraining.com/adobe-indesign-rebuilding-preferences-cache/

~Barb

[adamr56955986]

Thanks Barb - I have before, not recently. I'll give it a shot! Although currently after another quit and restart it's working again...for now.... But I'll try your suggestion - thanks!