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I'm using MacOS Monterey 12.7.5 and newest version of InDesign (checked for updates), restarted everything multiple times, and still - whenever I save a file in InDesign, I get the message "InDesign is unable to save this file. We tried, but it appears to be damaged." This happens even with brand new files, I've created a few new ones to test it and dropped in a square or a photo or a line of text, and I get the error message every time.
Someone said that having the "selection" tool versus the direction selection tool clicked would let it save, but that worked once and doesn't any more. Any one know what I can do?! I've updated things and restarted as much as I can and I'm at my wits end, and afraid I won't be able to finish this client file.
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Is the newest version of InDesign compatible with Monterey?
Try resetting your preferences:
Windows: Start InDesign, and then press Shift+Ctrl+Alt. Click Yes when asked if you want to delete preference files.
macOS: While pressing Shift+Option+Command+Control, start InDesign. Click Yes when asked if you want to delete preference files.
A dialog will appear asking to delete the InDesign Preferences, select 'Yes' on this dialog.
Further info and instructions here if needed:
https://helpx.adobe.com/in/indesign/kb/indesign-preferences-support-file-locations.html
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Reinstalling rarely fixes everything - you can do a complete reinstall using the
Creative Cloud Cleaner Tool https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/cc-cleaner-tool-installation-problems.html
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Rollback to a previous InDeisgn version
https://helpx.adobe.com/download-install/using/install-previous-version.html#:~:text=Open%20the%20Cr....
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Define newest please. What is the exact version and build?
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Hi @Paigeofpaper,
Hope you're doing well!
We would like to follow up on your issue. Are you able to resolve the issue? Please feel free to update the discussion if you need further assistance.
We would be happy to help.
Thanks,
Harshika
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Check your access / write rights to the folder(s) - including InDesign's installation folder(s).