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johng60370018
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July 30, 2021
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Picture frame handles aren't moving properly

  • July 30, 2021
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This just happened.

 when I grab a picture frame side to crop the image, both sides move. I also get a kind of transparency as I move the frame edge, which isnt so much of a problem. What is a problem is that I've tried all the keyboard combinations to try and prevent the symmetrical cropping,but can't. Is is a new feature? I've used InDesign forever, and Ive never had this happen

 

https://youtu.be/lb2HtGHetdc

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Correct answer Scott Citron

Thanks again. This time I got it, and deleted the prefs, but now it's doing this:

 

https://youtu.be/Yn8INszUuRQ

 

Its as if shift is stuck down (which it isnt)


Got it. Here's why. You've somehow enabled Auto-Fit on that image. That's why when you resize the frame the image inside refills the area. To disable Auto-Fit click to select the frame (black arrow Selection tool). Go to Object > Fitting > Frame Fitting Options… and disable Auto-Fit. If this behavior continues after disabling Auto-Fit, close all ID documents and follow the same proceedure to reset for all future docs.

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Scott Citron
Scott Citron
Legend
July 30, 2021

I've had this happen before. I think I fixed it by deleting my Preferences and relaunching InDesign. Give that a whirl. I bet you'll be fine.

 

  • 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.

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johng60370018Author
Participant
July 30, 2021

Thanks Scott

I tried the shift ctrl and alt, and no dialoge box appeared. At what point do I press Shift CTRL and alt?

Scott Citron
Scott CitronCorrect answer
Legend
July 30, 2021

Thanks again. This time I got it, and deleted the prefs, but now it's doing this:

 

https://youtu.be/Yn8INszUuRQ

 

Its as if shift is stuck down (which it isnt)


Got it. Here's why. You've somehow enabled Auto-Fit on that image. That's why when you resize the frame the image inside refills the area. To disable Auto-Fit click to select the frame (black arrow Selection tool). Go to Object > Fitting > Frame Fitting Options… and disable Auto-Fit. If this behavior continues after disabling Auto-Fit, close all ID documents and follow the same proceedure to reset for all future docs.

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