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Neeai
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July 26, 2024
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Paste with formatting not working in InDesign

  • July 26, 2024
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whenever I copy the data from a Word file and try to paste it with the formatting in Adobe Indesign I can't paste it with the same format. I've attached the setting screenshot. Thanks

 

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Anshul_Saini
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Anshul_SainiCommunity Manager
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August 1, 2024
Hi @Neeai,

 

I'm sorry to hear you're experiencing issues with pasting formatted text from Word into InDesign on your MacBook. To better assist you, could you please confirm the exact version of InDesign and macOS you're using?

 

Also, if you're using InDesign version 19.5, this feature should generally work. If possible, could you share a sample Word document and InDesign file so we can investigate the issue on our end?

 

After pasting the text, you should see an option to select "Paste with Formatting." Please check if this option appears and if it helps maintain the formatting.

 

Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to helping you resolve this issue.

 

Best,

Anshul Saini

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NeeaiAuthor
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August 2, 2024

Hello Anshul Saini!

I hope you are doing well. I am using a 2020 MacBook pro and I have Adobe Indesign's latest version. but unfortunately, this feature did not work in MacBook Pro. i have set all settings but still have not progressed. Thanks

Abhishek Rao
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Abhishek RaoCommunity Manager
Community Manager
August 6, 2024

Hello @Neeai, 

 

I’m sorry to hear that you’re still having trouble pasting formatted text from Word into InDesign on your MacBook Pro. 

 

Please share a sample Word document and the respective InDesign file with us. This will help us test the issue on our end and provide a more accurate solution.

Also, could you confirm if you’re using InDesign version 19.5? This information will be beneficial.

 

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

 

Thank you, 

Abhishek Rao

Jumpenjax
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JumpenjaxCommunity Expert
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July 26, 2024

I like it. Let's you start fresh with the type and you have more control. Word does not have to many options.

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James Gifford—NitroPress
James Gifford—NitroPress
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July 26, 2024

You may need to adjust the Clipboard preferences, under Edit | Preferences | Clipboard Handling. There are a number of ways to tweak how clipboard info is handled and pasted. There are also limits on how formatting can transfer, varying with the source app, but a Word clip should carry at least basic formatting with it if the preferences are set to allow it.

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NeeaiAuthor
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July 31, 2024

working in the window but not working that feature in Macbook.

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LaubenderCommunity Expert
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July 26, 2024

Hi @Neeai ,

what happens instead? Maybe InDesign has no access to a specific typeface only Word knows about?
Something else? Best attach a sample InDesign document plus a sample Word doc and describe what you did step by step.

 

Thanks,
Uwe Laubender
( Adobe Community Expert )

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NeeaiAuthor
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August 7, 2024

yes i attached 

Abhishek Rao
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Abhishek RaoCommunity Manager
Community Manager
August 8, 2024

Hello @Neeai,

 

Thank you for providing the files. We’ve tested them on our end but couldn’t replicate the issue. However, we did notice a difference in your clipboard settings compared to ours. We recommend adjusting those settings and testing the issue again. Here’s a screenshot for reference.

 

 

Please let us know if this resolves the issue.

 

Thank you,
Abhishek Rao

kglad
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kgladCommunity Expert
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July 26, 2024

in the future, to find the best place to post your message, use the list here, https://community.adobe.com/

p.s. i don't think the adobe website, and forums in particular, are easy to navigate, so don't spend a lot of time searching that forum list. do your best and we'll move the post (like this one has already been moved) if it helps you get responses.



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    NeeaiAuthor
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    July 26, 2024

    Thank you

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    NeeaiAuthor
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    July 26, 2024

    In Macbook 2020. Adobe InDesign is the latest version using.

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