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shellycopland
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November 25, 2019
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Change .INDD file association from Acrobat to InDesign

  • November 25, 2019
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I can not double click on any InDesign files in folders as they show up as PDF icons. I have to go and open everything through InDesign. Why are my files showing up as PDF file and not .indd files like they were saved? How do I fix this?

 

 

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Correct answer Ashutosh_Mishra

Hi Shelly,

 

Bob is absolutely correct.

Looks like you are using Windows OS. In order to help you out, I have created a GIF:

 

You may also click on the link below to know how you can change the file association:

https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-change-file-associations-in-windows-2624477

 

Just in case you are using macOS, you may check the steps given on:

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/change-default-file-types-os-x/

 

Hope it helps.

 

Regards,

Ashutosh

 

 

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HHSDebbie
Inspiring
February 3, 2024

Having same issue. Sadly this looks like it has been an issue for quite awhile. Any ideas? I've already tried the good suggestions given here. Thank you! Debbie

Ashutosh_Mishra
Ashutosh_MishraCorrect answer
Inspiring
November 25, 2019

Hi Shelly,

 

Bob is absolutely correct.

Looks like you are using Windows OS. In order to help you out, I have created a GIF:

 

You may also click on the link below to know how you can change the file association:

https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-change-file-associations-in-windows-2624477

 

Just in case you are using macOS, you may check the steps given on:

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/change-default-file-types-os-x/

 

Hope it helps.

 

Regards,

Ashutosh

 

 

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    shellycoplandAuthor
    Participant
    November 25, 2019

    YOU ROCK! I will go give this a try and let you know if I was successful!


    thank you!

    Shelly Copland
    Graphic Design / Marketing
    Hours: Monday - Friday (9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)


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    BobLevine
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    BobLevineCommunity Expert
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    November 25, 2019

    That's an operating system level issue. Change the file association for INDD back to InDesign.

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      shellycoplandAuthor
      Participant
      November 25, 2019

      Can you give me some help with what steps to take to do that?

      thank you
      Shelly Copland
      Graphic Design / Marketing
      Hours: Monday - Friday (9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)



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