Undo command not working - InDesign 2025

[iosefa]

Currently having an issue with my undo/history function. I seem to only be able to go back 2 or 3 commands before the entire history disappears. pls help!

[Srishti Bali]

Hi @iosefa,

Sorry to hear about the issue. This typically occurs when the document is closed. Did you happen to close the document or experience a crash? For more information, please visit: Undo History Panel in InDesign.

Regards,

Srishti

[iosefa]

No I can literally see the History items disappear from the history panel while working in InDesign

[Abhishek Rao]

Hi @iosefa,

Thank you for sharing the details! Could you let us know:

1. The version of InDesign you’re using.
2. Your operating system (e.g., Windows 11, macOS Ventura).
3. Does this issue occur in all documents or only a specific one? What about newly created documents?

Also, have you tried resetting your preferences? If not, you can follow the steps here: Reset InDesign Preferences.

Let us know how it goes!

Best,
Abhishek Rao

[Robert at ID-Tasker]

@iosefa

What if you hit Ctrl+Z few times - can you undo more than is displayed on the History panel?

[Dave Creamer of IDEAS]

To add to @Robert at ID-Tasker suggestion, can you REDO with the keyboard command?

Also, this is a long shot but the Magnet app on Mac has been causing tons of problems. Do you have it installed?

[leo.r]

In addition to other questions: how much RAM and free disk space do you have?