Issue with Constrain Proportions in InDesign 2025 (20.0)

[allen_kat65]

Constrain proportions for width and height in InDesign 2025 (20.0) is broken. In previous versions of InDesign the constrain-status would stay the way you selected always, now you have to link it every time you scale something, it's quite annoying and adds an extra step to workflow.

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[Conrad32078938d1br]

I am here for this. I guess it is NOT fixed yet.

[G_Man]

Correct. Yup, sadly this has been neglected. This is highly unprofessional. Having to convert all 2025 ID files back to 2024 files is a real chore. 

[Laubender]

Hi @G_Man ,

see my workaround using the percentage input fields with values plus measurement unit.

Regards,
Uwe Laubender
( Adobe Community Expert )

[G_Man]

Hi Uwe,

Yes I saw that some time back, thank you. It's a workaround of sorts but realistically, this is highly unsatisfactory when one needs to deal with very specific values. 

[NoMoreUselessAdobeForums]

Exactly. Adobe has broken a feature that worked perfectly logically for years. Maybe if I delete v.2025 and go back to an earlier version?

[Robert at ID-Tasker]

Exactly. Adobe has broken a feature that worked perfectly logically for years. Maybe if I delete v.2025 and go back to an earlier version?

By @NoMoreUselessAdobeForums

Yes, 2024 is still quite stable. 

[G_Man]

Yes indeed. Delete V24 and reinstate V24. It means taking on the highly irritating task of converting all your recent V25 files back to V24, while we wait our masters to release the update - which is not forthcoming. Yet.

[Robert at ID-Tasker]

@G_Man

I think you meant "Delete 2025/v20 and reinstate 2024/v19"? 

[G_Man]

Absolutely right, 100%. Well spotted - thank you. 

[aaikele]

Is there an update on this issue?

[Abhishek Rao]

Hi @aaikele,  

Thank you for following up! The update to InDesign 20.1, which includes the fix for the Constrain Proportions issue, is expected to be available in mid-January 2025. Please keep an eye on your Creative Cloud app for the update.  

Feel free to reach out if you have any further questions!  

Best,  
Abhishek Rao  

[G_Man]

We will have waited 3 months to get this simple fix.

This is what I call a real good-for-value-for-money from Adobe. Not. 

[marcinz]

Well, its 16th of January, how do You call it? After mid-January? Still no update, and the Constrain Proportion bug is still active and still working is twice as hard as it was before. Do we get a discount?

[G_Man]

Abhishek  - when is the update coming??

[Abhishek Rao]

Hi @G_Man,

The phase one rollout for the update has started today in some countries, and the full rollout is planned to be completed by January 22nd. If there are any changes to this timeline, I will keep you updated.

Thank you for your patience!

Best,
Abhishek Rao

[G_Man]

Abhishek Rao - it is now the 23rd of January - where the heck is this update?? Frankly, I think you have been strining us all along for the last month since you announced it had been "fixed" - but not released. In the UK, this is not available yet. Can you tell me specifically, when this will be completed? PLEASE??? Why are we still waiting??

[Abhishek Rao]

Hi @G_Man, 

The full phase rollout was completed yesterday. Could you please check the Creative Cloud Desktop app to see if the 20.1 version is available? Refer to the screenshot below:

If you don't see the 20.1 version (as shown above), you will need to manually push the Creative Cloud Desktop app to check for updates via the "Installed apps" panel on the right. Check the screenshot: 

Let me know how it goes. 

^

Abhishek 

[G_Man]

Abhishek  - I have done this twice today already. See my screenshot.

[Robert at ID-Tasker]

Abhishek  - I have done this twice today already. See my screenshot.

By @G_Man

Are you referring to some specific bug fox - or just availability of 20.1 update?

As per your screenshot:

[G_Man]

20.1 update is not listed and not available.  

[Robert at ID-Tasker]

20.1 update is not listed and not available.  

By @G_Man

So the screenshot you've posted isn't yours?

I've marked with a red frame version that is on your screenshot.

Manchester, UK:

[Abhishek Rao]

@G_Man, 

Thanks for the screenshot. As you see in the screenshot, the update is available for you. There is "update all" button adjacent to the "Enable Auto updates" button. You can click on it and the InDesign should start updating. 

Note: Make sure to close any InDesign window (if open) before clicking on the button. 

^

Abhishek 

[G_Man]

Hi Abishek - yes I have updated now and all working perfectly 100%. Many thanks!! 

[artichoked]

It's now January 2025 and I'm still experiencing this issue! What is the ETA on fixing this bug??

[Dave Creamer of IDEAS · Accepted solution]

Did you upgrade to 20.1? Mine is working correctly.