Tools Greyed Out

[kristit52292635]

   

Hello,

I need help because something is either wrong with Indesign or my settings. I can only use the Type tool and notes. I tried closing the program and reopening it. I also tried opening a new document.

Please help!

[Barb Binder · Accepted solution]

That's weird! Did you try resetting preferences?

Trash, Replace, Reset, or Restore the application Preferences

[kristit52292635]

I'll try that. Thanks!

[Barb Binder]

Let us know if that takes care of it. And note that there are two techniques on the post: a keyboard.command, and then manually deleting two files. If the first doesn't work, try the second one.

[kristit52292635]

Fixed it! I used the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Alt + Shift

Thank you!

[Barb Binder]

Always happy to help!

[leid71651428]

I had the same problem, but worked out with the trouble shoot.. THANKS!! 

[Quesinberry]

This happens all the time with the new 2025 version.

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