InDesign

I have a half-page postcard with small images embedding. I’m trying to save it to my CC files so I can share with a collaborator, but it either never saves or takes 20-30 minutes to save. Is that normal?

There was originally a piece of code used to obtain the height and width of an image.I found that when an image is distorted in InDesign, using this aspect ratio calculation is incorrect.This code can only be used to obtain the "usable width" of the image in the ID.Cannot execute s.redefineScaling([1, 1]);Because it may be a design requirement at this point.How to obtain the original height/width ratio of an image?Thank you.var image = app.activeDocument.selection[0];var imagePath = image.itemLink.filePath;var myResolution = 350;var hScale = image.horizontalScale * (myResolution / image.actualPpi[0]);var vScale = image.verticalScale * (myResolution / image.actualPpi[1]);app.preferences.rulerUnits = Units.MM;var myFile = new File(imagePath);var myDoc = app.open(myFile);myDoc.resizeImage(undefined, undefined, myResolution, ResampleMethod.NONE);var w = myDoc.width.value * hScale * 0.01;var h = myDoc.height.value * vScale * 0.01;  

I have an indesign document with a ton of different images, 1 on each page of the doc. I’ve updated a few of these links today and the newly linked updated images have this icon on the bottom left corner which I’ve never seen before. Any idea what this is or what it means? These are not text boxes, there are no primary text frames in this document and no threaded text.It is definitely attached to the linked image and nothing else, as it moves around with the image when I move the image.   

So here’s a new one to me.I have a Google Sheet that contains content copied from the web so that HTML formatting could be seen in code form. For example:Here is a bunch of copy, <i>and this part is in italics.</i>However, when I copy from Sheets and paste into InDesign, I get this, with quotes added, and the HTML removed:“Here is a bunch of copy, and this part is in italics.”--------------------Now, if I add certain characters immediately before or after the <> in the code, such as Here is a bunch of copy, <i>and this part is in italics.</i>1it pastes without adding quotes… but I tried also doing this with a ~, and it didn’t work.--------------------And by the way - this doesn’t seem limited to InDesign, as it even happens pasting into a text editor… I think it’s something being created within Sheets that’s doing it. Haven’t

As part of our workflow, I receive a packaged InDesign file from another designer. We’ve recently incorporated alt text into all of the imagery to prepare for upcoming compliance requirements, so this is the first time I’ve run into this. She’s added all the alt text on her end and packaged and sent over, but when I open the file and update modified links as per usual, all of the alt text is stripped from the images. The only solution I’ve found has been to ignore the automatic update and update each link individually. This seems to keep the alt text in it’s place.  Is there an easier solution? We have over 150 images in this catalog and going to add hours to our workflow.

InDesign hyperlink not working in pdf, which works in InDesign. If the text destination is applied color the link is not working in pdf but if color not applied it works in pdf. The pdf shows the link hand symbol but not going to destination.Tried applying color first then created hyperlink then also not working. What could be the issue? Why it is happening in pdf? Any solutions or suggestions to resolve the issue could be useful. Does applying color changes the text anchor property in PDF? The document is confidential, if adobe team email provided will send the InDesign document. 

I’ve seen this problem mentioned in the InDesign Community a few times in the past, but has anyone recently had problems with Share for Review comments unmapping from their pins? 

Hello community. Ive made a document with some buttons to navigate to certain pages, when I export as interactive PDF I get the following warning.  But then I export as Epub, and view it in Thorium and the buttons are working fine.I asked ChatGTP and it's telling me Indesign can export Interactive PDFs, but I'm doing something incorrect. So do interactive buttons function in exported PDF interactive, or this function is only for Epubs?Thank you.PS: I view the interactive PDF in my adobe acrobat reader, where I can see a little hand hovering over my buttons, but nothing happens, if this information helps to solve my problem.

This is happening all the time i’m running the most up to date version and most up to date version of windows. I acces files on drop box could this be causing the issue?

What is the latest version of InDesign that Peter Kahrel's kerning script will work with?

Hi,I’m facing an issue while exporting a Tagged PDF from InDesign.Issue:When I use the font Arnhem Pro Blond, the exported tagged PDF splits each word into separate <Span> elements inside a paragraph <P>.Example from Tags panel:<P> <Span>Lithography</Span> <Span>is</Span> <Span>a</Span> <Span>technique</Span> <Span>used</Span></P>Instead of expected:<P> Lithography is a technique used...</P>Observation:When I change the font to Minion Pro, the issue is resolved The paragraph exports correctly as a single continuous text node No changes in styles, XML, or export settings — only font changeEnvironment:Adobe InDesign (version: ___) Tagged PDF export enabled Using structured/XML workflowImpact:Breaks accessibility structure Screen readers may read word-by-word Not compliant with proper tagging standardsQuestions:Is this a known issue with certain OpenType fonts like Arnhem Pro? Does font e

Hi, first of all,After researching quite some time I think it's time to put the question here.I've been working on a group project in InDesign lately so I have some texts sent to me and directly copied them in. InDeign didn't know some Fonts, so I changed those, but in the end it had no problem. But after exporting it, Acrobat tells me there is an unembedded font (T3Font_0) in the document.1. If that Font is in the document, why doesn't InDesign know about it (It's litterally not in the list of used Fonts)2. How can I find out what the source of said Font is or locate it? I've heard taht it can come from Photoshop pictures or pictures in general, but do I really have to control everything seperately? Ain't nobody got time for that.3. I have been told, that in other programs you can turn off the subgroups of fonts, so they become individual fonts. That appearently worked fo them, os is that a possibilty for my issue aswell and if yes, where do i find that option in InDesign?Greetings, M

I am creating a booklet in InDesign with ads imported that I’ve created using Illustrator. A few times now, I’ve created an ad… imported it… and when I make sure it’s centered (Command + Shift + E), it does NOT center. I’ve looked at the AI file and there are no stray items. I’m attaching two screenshots… one of the Illustrator file in outlines, and one of the InDesign file… showing it is not centered, even though I have centered it using command + shift + E. I know I can manually center it… but I’m just curious why this is happening. If you think it’s an Illustrator issue, I’ll post this on that forum, but it looks fine in Illustrator… just not InDesign.

Hi everyone,I’m having trouble with the 'Share for Review' feature in InDesign yet again. I’ve already double-checked all my links, but I can't find a solution. This is the second time this has happened with this specific client, and for the sake of professionalism, I cannot generate a new link.Does anyone have a 'magic trick' to fix this situation? I’m honestly feeling quite discouraged.Thanks in advance for your help!Sandrine 

HiI am at my wit's end here - been trying to fix this problem for weeks, with no working solution.Working in InDesign - I cannot drag ruler guides across spreads - they only show up on an individual page. I have tried everything -Holding CTRL has no impact. Settings is set "to rulers per spread". Resetted all workspaces. Ruler guides cannot be dragged to pasteboard either I do not wish to put the ruler guide on master pagesAnybody know what the issue is here?Currently working in InDesign 21.1.0.56Windows 11Thanks,Nick

HiI am at my wit's end here - been trying to fix this problem for weeks, with no working solution.Working in InDesign - I cannot drag ruler guides across spreads - they only show up on an individual page. I have tried everything -Holding CTRL has no impact.Settings is set "to rulers per spread".Resetted all workspaces.Ruler guides cannot be dragged to pasteboardAnybody know what the issue is here?Currently working in InDesign 21.1.0.56Windows 11Thanks,Nick 

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!

This happens to me every now and then: InDesign completely messes up the preview on my screen. If I zoom in or out, it usually disappears.At first, I blamed it on my old computer, where the graphics card was probably failing, but the same problem persists on my new Mac Mini.It doesn't seem to happen at all; it's completely random. This issue is still not fixed with the latest update (21.0.1), and it's even worse.If I move an object with a drop shadow, InDesign "moves" the entire shadow. Zooming in and out doesn't help; I have to completely close and reopen the document for it to work as it should.

The Control panel menu (gear), hamburger, and lightning bolt icons are unresponsive. I particularly miss the link to "no break".) I'm using version 20.5 on Windows 11 Pro. I reset preferences and rebooted but that did not help. Thanks...

It seems like the focus is lost after the update.I was hoping for a simpler solution:if (app.selection[0].constructor.name == “Image”) {var image = app.activeDocument.selection[0];var imagePath = image.itemLink.filePath;}if (LinkStatus.LINK_OUT_OF_DATE === image.status) {image.update();}But I didn’t quite understand what the body of ‘update()’ was supposed to be. Later, I found the code snippet below, but while it updates the image, the focus is lost and the code doesn’t continue. It seems it needs to keep the selection.var graphics = getGraphics(doc.selection);// Create paths and link objectsvar paths = [];var links = [];for (var i = 0; i < graphics.length; i++) { if (graphics[i].hasOwnProperty(‘itemLink’)) paths.push(graphics[i].itemLink.filePath); links.push(graphics[i].itemLink);}if (0 === paths.length) alert(‘Image appears to be missing!’);for (i = 0; i < links.length; i++) { if (LinkStatus.LINK_OUT_OF_DATE === links[i].status) { links[i].update();

Hi there!I create large book files for conference proceedings (the page range varies between 200 - 850 pages depending on the conference type). I am looking to mitigate the amount of time spent revising individual files, the TOC, and relinking images once they are added to a book file.Explanation of my current process:I am having authors add there content (text and images) to an InDesign template and then having them send me a packaged InDesign file. This is meant to ensure they use the correct layout and font styles. As expected, some authors aren’t in tune with InDesign and are either copy and pasting incorrectly or changing settings in the template file. When I receive the files, I also open and review/edit each file. By the end of my review all font styles, figures, etc. are linked properly.Then I create the book file. In the book file I add my interior cover, front matter and the separate author ID files. Once I complete another round of font style and figure link review, I create

I just updated to InDesign 2026 and I'm struggling with the change to resizing split windows. When I'm in the 2-up vertical view (which I use all the time to compare documents), I used to be able to click on the space where the tabs of the windows met at the top and just drag left and right to resize.It looks like I can't do that anymore—I have to click down at the bottom of the windows and hit just the right place in order to resize them (and then it does some automatic resizing first, which is incredibly annoying). Does anyone know if it's possible to get the previous resizing ability back? The new way takes longer and is much clumsier, especially as I am constantly resizing back and forth.