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Can't use alt to copy

New Here ,
Aug 20, 2021 Aug 20, 2021

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Just bought a new Power Book Mac 2019 and can't use alt to copy. It works in other programs but not indesign, what do i do?

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Adobe Employee , Aug 22, 2021 Aug 22, 2021

Hi there,

 

Sorry about the trouble. I would like to know if the steps suggested above by @Geоrge worked for you? If not, I would request you to share a few more details along with the ones asked by Brad @ Roaring Mouse:

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Community Expert , Aug 23, 2021 Aug 23, 2021

FWIW: Using the alt key to duplicate selected text in the Layout Window is an option in the preferences that is off by default. To enable that option do:

 

Preferences > Type > Drag and Drop Text Editing

[ x ] Enable in Layout View

 

Regards,
Uwe Laubender

( ACP )

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Mentor ,
Aug 20, 2021 Aug 20, 2021

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Did you try reset to the "factory settings"?

 

https://community.adobe.com/t5/indesign/troubleshooting-weird-indesign-problems-101-error-new/td-p/1...

 

Remember, never say you can't do something in InDesign, it's always just a question of finding the right workaround to get the job done. © David Blatner

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Aug 21, 2021 Aug 21, 2021

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You mean to Opt-drag a copy is not working?  

What version of InDesign?

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Aug 22, 2021 Aug 22, 2021

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Hi there,

 

Sorry about the trouble. I would like to know if the steps suggested above by @Geоrge worked for you? If not, I would request you to share a few more details along with the ones asked by Brad @ Roaring Mouse:

  • Is the issue happening while working on a specific document? If yes, could you please share the document with us? You can upload it to the Creative Cloud (https://helpx.adobe.com/in/creative-cloud/help/share.html) and share the download link.
  • When did this start happening? Are there any recent changes made to your system? For example, any antivirus, system updates, or web extensions installed recently.

 

Also, please try booting the system into Safe Mode ( https://helpx.adobe.com/in/x-productkb/global/start-safe-boot-mode-mac.html) and see if it works there. It starts your system to perform certain checks and prevent third-party software/ services from automatically loading or opening.

 

I will be looking forward to your response.

 

Thanks & Regards,

Anshul Saini

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Aug 22, 2021 Aug 22, 2021

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If you're using the Text tool, Option (Alt) will give you the Hand tool. If you're using the Selection tool, Option-drag should make copies. Just to make sure, are you using the Selection tool right?


— Adobe Certified Expert & Instructor at Noble Desktop | Web Developer, Designer, InDesign Scriptor

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FWIW: Using the alt key to duplicate selected text in the Layout Window is an option in the preferences that is off by default. To enable that option do:

 

Preferences > Type > Drag and Drop Text Editing

[ x ] Enable in Layout View

 

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Uwe Laubender

( ACP )

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