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After updating Indesign and deleting the previous version, all my files are saved as different versions (not Indesign) I have attached a screenshot of what they are saved as, all the files that are just a white page with a folded corner are supposed to be my indesign folders. I can open them from the indesign app, but I cannot open them straight from the documents folder of my computer or send them as an Indesign file to someone for them to edit on their own computer.
I tried creating a new document on this new version of the app and saving it, and same thing happened.
How can I get it to save as Indesign file as usual, like with Illustrator and others?
Thanks in advance!
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1. You should enable file extensions:
In the search box on the taskbar, type file explorer, and in the search results, select File Explorer.
In File Explorer under View, in the Show/hide group, select the File name extensions check box.
2. Change the default application for the .indd file type.
Thank you for reaching out. It looks like you're experiencing a similar issue reported here: https://community.adobe.com/t5/indesign-discussions/symbole-aller-indesign-dateien-verschwunden-pc-mit-windows-10-enterprise/td-p/13318301.
If so, then it's a known issue, and the team has logged a ticket with the Microsoft team. You'll definitely see the improvements in future releases.
Thanks,
Harshika
After a quick private briefing with @HARSHIKA_VERMA I solved my problem probably caused after the update to 18.2.1 by some kind of conflict with a second version 17.4.1 already installed in a different language (two different versions active at the same time).
In my case I have two versions installed, one in English (18.2.1) and the other in Italian (17.4.1). Everything worked normally until the English one was updated to v. 18.2.1.
Disappearing thumbnails were fixed by simply uninstalling all ve
...Thank you for sharing the requested info. I checked with the team, and they confirmed this is a known bug and are working on it.
We'll keep you posted with the update on the bug.
Thanks,
Harshika
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Hi there, is there an update on this, or do we know when the next release is coming out? I am having the same issue with InDesign 2023.
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Just change the file association in the operating system.
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Hi Bob, as you would see from others above, we have tried this and it does not work for some. Adobe has admitted there is a bug and I am just wondering when to expect this to be resolved.
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AFAIK, the only thing that was being worked on is the blank icons which is what the original discussion was about. Your question has nothing to do with that so in the future please start a new discussion when you have a new issue.
Make sure your operating system is set to show all file extensions (don't depend on it to tell you the file type) and change the file association to InDesign. This is something that's happened in the past and I've yet to hear of any instance where changing it didn't work.
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My issue is the blank icons, which is 100% related to this thread.
How do I do this:
Make sure your operating system is set to show all file extensions (don't depend on it to tell you the file type).
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Actually don't worry, my OS was already set to show file extensions and the file association is correct. Plus everything is fine for other Adobe applications but not InDesign. So I belive this is still a bug.
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Same issue updating to 18.2.1 on Win 10.
I tried to right click and open with the new version as default but doesn't work.
If I assign to open as default with the previous release there is no problem.
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Hi All,
Thank you for your patience. We would need a few more details to process this bug faster and investigate further.
The above information will help us investigate better on this issue. The product team is waiting for this info from our customers.
We will try our best to help you.
Thanks,
Harshika
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Hi Harshika,
Please see below screenshot of issue. I don't have an older version of InDesign installed so the solution given by Da& below does not apply to me.
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Oops meant to say Da7
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No, I just meant that with the help of an Adobe employed I solved the problem, that's all. Next time go to FB for your really useful contributions.
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My first message was addressing Harshika and then I sent the follow-up message because I spelled your name wrong in the first message. Apologies you misunderstood.
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Hi @Dani_L_a,
Sorry for the delay in response. We would like to know if you're still experiencing the issue.
We will try our best to investigate further.
Thanks,
Harshika
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Hi @HARSHIKA_VERMA , yes, I am still encountering the issue, thanks.
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After a quick private briefing with @HARSHIKA_VERMA I solved my problem probably caused after the update to 18.2.1 by some kind of conflict with a second version 17.4.1 already installed in a different language (two different versions active at the same time).
In my case I have two versions installed, one in English (18.2.1) and the other in Italian (17.4.1). Everything worked normally until the English one was updated to v. 18.2.1.
Disappearing thumbnails were fixed by simply uninstalling all versions while keeping preferences and reinstalling 18.2.1 first.
Now everything seems to be working fine.
Thank you
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Hiya
Took me ages to find this thread - I have the exact same problem on Mac Studio. Ventura 13.3.1 (a). Just installed the latest version of Adobe Indesign and all my files appear completely white in the Documents Folder. How do I fix this problem on Mac. I tried right-clicking on the file > open with > Indesign. No luck. Help please.
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This is happening to me now with 19.0, it's super annoying - how do I fix it?
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Hello! I was able to fix my inDesign file icons on my Windows PC.
I also tested this theory on my friends computer as she was having the same issue as me, and it worked!
As I opened my files, all my settings remained too and so far haven't experienced anything wrong with the program.
I hope this helped, let me know if you have any questions 🙂
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Point 4 doesn't work.
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I have the same problem. Updated to the new version. deinstalled the old one, all icons gone. Usuallly setting a new file extension link to always works, but not in this case. ugh, so annoying.