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Inspiring
November 29, 2019
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Cannot open Indesign file

  • November 29, 2019
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Hello, I am having an issue opening an InDesign file pre-update, is there any way I can open it up? I keep getting this error message: (incase you cannot read it: This file does not have an app associated with it for performing this action. Please install an app or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default App Settings page.) It is a .indd file.

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Correct answer SteveTad

nevermind, I just had to force it open via InDesign itself by doing a file > open, apparently it doesnt work through Bridge. Please delete this, or keep it open for reference. whatever. lol

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jane-e
Community Expert
Community Expert
November 29, 2019

Hi

If it’s not working through Bridge, go into Preferences for Bridge and confirm that .indd is set to open InDesign documents in the version you are using.

Mac: Bridge > Application menu > Preferences

Win: Bridge > Help menu > Preferences

~ Jane

SteveTadAuthorCorrect answer
Inspiring
November 29, 2019

nevermind, I just had to force it open via InDesign itself by doing a file > open, apparently it doesnt work through Bridge. Please delete this, or keep it open for reference. whatever. lol

Rishabh_Tiwari
Community Manager
Community Manager
November 29, 2019

Hi Steve,

 

Glad to hear it has been resolved! Feel free to reach out if you run into any other questions or issues in the future. Thanks!

 

Regards

Rishabh