Section Breaks disappearing when Placing Word Files into InDesign

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April 16, 2021
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I have been importing Word files into InDesign for many years and the formatting for section breaks has always been fine. It seems (perhaps with the newest update) that when I place a file the hard returns that place a break between poem lines or paragraph section breaks are disappearing (after I use my style guide option). Paragraph indents are fine thouhg. Any idea why InDesign is ignoring the section break returns?

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Eccentric_style15A9Author

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Thanks to all! I was able to find the problem. The "Collapse All Empty Paragraphs" box was checked in the import options. Not sure how it got changed, but that did fix it.

Dave Creamer of IDEAS

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That is not an InDesign option but a third-party plug-in. You are using Em Software's WordsFlow.

That is why nobody could answer your question immediately.

David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)

Dave Creamer of IDEAS

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This could be the issue/setting, however, it won't remove standard paragraph returns.

David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)

Jumpenjax

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Check your import word settings:

https://creativepro.com/retaining-important-formatting-when-importing-word-documents/

Lee- Graphic Designer, Print Specialist, Photographer

Diane Burns

Inspiring

Also, you may want to check "Show Import Options" when placing the file and make sure that the option to "Preserve Styles and Formatting from Text and Tables" is selected.

Dave Creamer of IDEAS

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Can you show the InDesign file (before applying ID style) with paragraph returns? (Type > Show HIdden Characters menu.)

Also, please use the Insert Photos option in the forum post. It's easier to see the graphics.

David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)

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