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Elle221295488bac
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May 27, 2022
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Can't import a docx file in Indesign Cannot place this file. No filter found for requested operation

  • May 27, 2022
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I do it everytime but this time, I can't.

When i import a word .docx file, I have a error message :

"Cannot place this file. No filter found for requested operation."

I tried with a rtf file or doc file, I cut and paste on an new docx file... and it is the same...

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    Correct answer Elle221295488bac

    Ok, found it (after I uninstall everything :D)

    I got a "é" in my access path. Indesign is not calibrated for French people 😊

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    EsJayKayToo
    Known Participant
    November 8, 2023

    "Cannot place this file. No filter found for requested operation." I'm having the same problem with a Word doc, any Word doc, and even a TXT file. No weird characters in the filename or path. Also tried to place without checking the "Show import options" and got the same error.

    James Gifford—NitroPress
    James Gifford—NitroPress
    Legend
    November 8, 2023

    What version of InDesign, and on what platform/OS? Are the files on anything but a local drive — network, cloud, etc.?

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    EsJayKayToo
    Known Participant
    November 8, 2023

    The files are on a network drive that I use all day long. I can open the Word docs without any problems.

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    LaubenderCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    May 30, 2022

    Hi Elle,

    nevertheless, importing that file should work.

    Could you share a copy of the docx file; it could contain only a single word?

    Was the "é" in the folder name where the docx file was positioned?

     

    What's the exact version of your InDesign?
    What operating system version?

     

    Regards,
    Uwe Laubender
    ( Adobe Community Professional )

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    Elle221295488bacAuthorCorrect answer
    Participant
    May 27, 2022

    Ok, found it (after I uninstall everything :D)

    I got a "é" in my access path. Indesign is not calibrated for French people 😊

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