How to change the direction of Text placed from Word file?

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April 28, 2020
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apologies, I had this in another thread but the problem is still happening on a new document. On top of that I still have the ME version even though I thought I had reverted back to the normal CC version.

I use InDesign ME version

When I place text from a Word doc, the flow is incorrect in english. The cross hair is on the left which is not correct.

I need to change the direction of the flow. I have already applied adobe world ready composer, and made sure it is English UK. What else? I cannot get the flow correct unless I copy from Word and then paste into Indesign using the normal T tool (not ME tool).

I have tried everything... help

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Geоrge

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There is no ME version many years. What language version do you really use it now?

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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benjiii_98Author

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that is odd then... you could be right....

I use mainly for english but sometimes some hebrew stuff

it has an ME tool maybe that is why I thought it was a different one.

either way... when I insert a word doc... the text flows the wrong way. I have changed all settings I can think of in character, in paragraph, in all places I can think of. The flow is as per screen shot from right to left and I can change it of course but seems wrong that this is the case. help... any ideas?

Geоrge

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>> but sometimes some hebrew stuff

Are you have installed this version?:

About your problem - do paragraph style with flow settings that you are need, apply it in the place where you will place .docx and then place it.

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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benjiii_98Author

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hello.. anyone?

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benjiii_98Author

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I use InDesign ME version

When I place text from a Word doc, the flow is incorrect in english. The cross hair is on the left which is not correct.

I need to change the direction of the flow. I have already applied adobe world ready composer, and made sure it is English UK. What else? I cannot get the flow correct unless I copy from Word and then paste into Indesign using the normal T tool (not ME tool).

I have tried everything... help

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Srishti Bali

Community Manager

Hi there,

Sorry about the delay. While placing the Word file, please select "Show Import Options" and make sure "Preserve Styles and Formatting from Text and Tables" is selected.