Response time

[Rog�rio_PTR]

Indesign has a response time of around 15 seconds. Any ideas on how to solve this?

[BobLevine]

What do you mean by "response time?"

[Abhishek Rao]

Hi @Rog�rio_PTR,

Thanks for reaching out. I understand how frustrating it can be when InDesign feels slow and has a long response time. Could you please confirm exactly what you mean by 'response time,' for example does it lag when opening files, moving objects, typing, or something else? It would also be helpful if you could share which version of InDesign you are using and your operating system details.

If possible, please let me know if this is happening with all files or just specific ones, and whether it happens after certain actions or consistently throughout your work. A short screen recording showing the delay would really help us understand and check this with the team.

Looking forward to your update. 

Abhishek 

[davecourtemanche]

Use "typical" display settings. Turn off Preflight. Deactivate unused fonts. 

All of these have sped up Indesign for me when I've experienced lag.

[Rog�rio_PTR]

This problem occurs when switching applications: When in the Finder, for example, you switch to InDesign. It takes 15 seconds to "load".
And it happens again every time you switch windows.

[leo.r]

This problem occurs when switching applications: When in the Finder, for example, you switch to InDesign. It takes 15 seconds to "load".
And it happens again every time you switch windows.

By @Rog�rio_PTR

And what are your macOS and InDesign versions?

[davecourtemanche]

Do you have "Auto Add Adobe Fonts" turned on in Preferences/File Handling? If so, turn it off and see if it persists. Try logging out of the Creative Cloud app and logging back in.

[Abhishek Rao]

Hi @Rog�rio_PTR,

Thank you for clarifying that the delay happens when switching from Finder to InDesign.

Could you please confirm your exact macOS and InDesign versions, so I can check this more precisely? Moreover, please test the issue in safe mode and in a new local admin user account as well to help isolate any system-specific or user account–specific issues. You can refer to these links for guidance:
macOS Safe Mode: https://adobe.ly/46pEOfC
New user account: https://adobe.ly/3GqhWSJ

I'd also recommend trying the suggestion from davecourtemanche to disable Auto-Activate Adobe Fonts in Preferences and log out of the Creative Cloud app and log back in.

Please let me know how it goes.

Looking forward to your update!

Abhishek 

[Doc Maik]

Being curious: how do you "deactivate" fonts? ID lists all fonts it can find in the system AND in the fonts folder. That is the default. Deactivation would mean to uninstall them.

[Abhishek Rao]

Hi @Doc Maik,

Good question! In this context, when we suggest 'deactivating' fonts, we usually mean turning off automatic font activation features (like Auto-Activate Adobe Fonts).

You're right that InDesign shows all fonts it can find in the system and its own Fonts folder by default, and to truly remove a font, it would need to be uninstalled or taken out of those folders.

Thanks for raising this point and helping clarify!

Abhishek 

[Giddy_Sunset5600]

Am i in the right place

[Anubhav M]

Hello @Giddy_Sunset5600,

Could you share more details, like the version of the OS installed on your device, the Adobe application (and version installed), and details of your workflow and the problem, including a screen recording of the workflow and the problem (If possible), so we can better assist you?

Looking forward to hearing from you,

Anubhav