zoom using alt+scroll wheel

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June 20, 2019
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Hello.

After zooming using alt+scroll while, the keyboard shortcuts begin controlling the top menu. so for example hitting V will open up the "view" menu rather than the selection tool. Does anyone know how to disable this feature? I can not find anything in the settings.

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Rachael5FF7

Participant

I'm also having this problem. If I am typing in a text box, then go to zoom out using Alt+scroll, then continue typing, it automatically starts controlling the top menu instead of continuing typing. Does anyone have a solution?

keithconover

Inspiring

Not sure if this well help, but check out: https://community.adobe.com/t5/indesign/auto-zoom-in-indesign-2017-intentional/m-p/11752915?page=1#M410634

Barb Binder

Community Expert

Hi plewandowski:

Alt+V is the Windows shortcut to open the View menu. V is the InDesign shortcut for the Selection tool. (So is Esc, by the way.)

Are you still holding down Alt as you tap V? Is the Alt key sticky on your keyboard? (I'm always eating at my computer so sticky keys are a regular part of my life. ) I would explore those two avenues first.

~Barb

~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training

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plewandowskiAuthor

Participant

No, I am not holding down alt+V. I must have changed a setting accidentally and now I do not know how to changed it back.

Barb Binder

Community Expert

Hi plewandowski :

There's no setting to change in Preferences. As stated, Alt+V is the Windows shortcut for the View menu and somehow that is getting activated. You can check for Alt being stuck in the down position or you can use Esc.

The underlines indicate the Windows accessibility shortcuts for all Windows applications (not just InDesign), accessed by pressing Alt: