Unable to alt-duplicate drag pages in Pages panel in InDesign 2021

[adekunleawodele]

Hi there,

I don't know if I accidently switched it off or it is missing in cc 2021 now but i cannot duplicate drag pages to where i need them anymore - in the pages window. It is really frustrating, the copy page ends up as the last page and then i drag it up to where i need it. Alt duplicate works with objects within the spread however. Anyone have any solutions?

#duplicate #alt #pages #page #pageswindow #drag #cc

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[Srishti Bali]

Hi there,

Sorry about this trouble. I just checked, it's working absolutely fine at my end. I would request if you could share a few more details like:

• OS and version of InDesign
• Is the issue related to a specific document? If yes, could you please share the document with us? You can upload it to the Creative Cloud (https://helpx.adobe.com/in/creative-cloud/help/share.html) and share the download link.
• When did this start happening? Are there any recent changes made to your system? For example, any antivirus, system updates or web extensions installed recently.

You may also try resetting InDesign Preferences ( https://helpx.adobe.com/in/indesign/user-guide.html/in/indesign/using/setting-preferences.ug.html ) and share your observations with us.

Regards,

Srishti

[adekunleawodele]

Hi there,

I have attached a lighter form of the same document below - OS windows, 2021 INDD. It has been the case with other documents but we use a template so perhpas its something in the settings within? This started propably since the last cc update, difficult to remember, I don't use Indd consistently. Hopefully theres an answer.

[Srishti Bali]

Sorry about the delayed response! File is working fine at my end. Did you try resetting preferences? Does it helped resolving this issue?

Regards!

[Aashim31256844osga]

Hello, I have run into the same problem. I reset my preferences, and it's still not working. Instead of ALT making a copy, it just shifts the spreads. On further inspection, it works if I try to move just one spread. This is a very bizarre problem and completely disrupts workflow and efficiency. 

[HARSHIKA_VERMA]

Hi @Aashim31256844osga,

Thank you for reaching out, and sorry for the trouble. Would you mind telling us the version of InDesign installed on your machine and the details of your operating system? Is this happening with a specific file or all files?

We will try our best to help you.

Thanks,

Harshika

[Aashim31256844osga]

Hello,

I use Indesign v 19.2 on a 2023 MBP Apple M2 with Sonoma 14.3.1. It is happening with every file. I can only duplicate one spread at a time. If I choose a range, it just shifts it. I have reset all presences and manually deleted the preference folder from the Cache folder.

[Rishabh_Tiwari]

Hi,

Thank you for sharing the details. Please try the suggestions shared in this similar discussion and let us know if this helps or if you need further assistance.

Thanks

Rishabh