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  1. Move page and articles between documents (accessibility)

    If I design a page of my document seperately, I want to be able to move the severed page into my document, and also import the articles included in that document.
    It should be optional, like the option to keep layers intact when copying objects between documents - maybe with a setting that allows me to say "copy articles" and a checkmark I can set.

    For expample:
    Right now, if I design a complex starting page for a long document seperate from the rest of the document (for example if a colleague creates the document), I have to re-do the…

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  2. Dimensioning Tool

    Take the Dimensioning Tool in Illustrator and put it in InDesign.

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  3. clipping path select subject

    Detect edges is way out of date. This should/could be replaced with the same sort of programing that the current Text runaround tool uses (select subject) this would give designers a ton more speed to get designs done rather than needing to go back and forth to Photoshop to create clipping paths. Currently want this mostly for the mock up stage of my design files but if the paths are good enough i don't see why they couldn't wind up being used in final production. This would save loads of time... Especially if it was object aware and could create…

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  4. Parent Text Boxes (automatic text copying)

    There should be a feature that allows you to mirror the text from another ("parent") text box. This feature would essentially be like the parent pages but would be focused on an individual text box/text that is linked to a parent text box. It would automatically change/copy the parent text boxes text and styles.

    3 votes

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  5. Quickly Change Icon Panel Auto Collapse

    Depending upon the type of work I'm doing, I find myself going to Edit > Preferences > Interface and turning on or off Auto-Collapse Icon Panels.
    It would be very convenient, and save several clicks, if this could be done on the Icon Panel itself, either with a checkbox or a toggle icon.

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  6. lace Images Behind Text Without Outlines (Layers like Photoshop)

    Description:
    In Adobe InDesign, there is currently no option to place images behind text without converting the text to outlines or paths. In Photoshop, this is easily achieved using layer masks and clipping masks. It would be highly beneficial to have a similar feature in InDesign, allowing users to place images directly behind text that can still be edited (font, size, and content) without converting it to outlines.

    Benefits for Users:

    Increased flexibility and efficiency when working with text and images
    Ability to maintain the editability of the text (users can continue to adjust font, size, and wording)
    More intuitive…

    1 vote

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  7. Paragraph style — Bullets Same as text Color option

    When creating a bullet style in paragraph styles, could there be an option to have the bullet character the same color as the text color?

    Similar to the paragraph rule options.

    I know create character styles for this, and it is still a good feature, but you need to create multiple bullet styles if your page has a dark background.

    I hope my explanation makes sense.

    4 votes

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  8. How about fixing InDesign’s Export to EPUB tools?

    How about fixing InDesign’s Export to EPUB tools? Sure, you can convert an InDesign file to EPUB, but it really doesn’t do a complete job. Hanging indents and alignment of lists come in in a very spotty way. The alignments and spacing to hanging indents don’t hold. And then, while straight Roman text converts fairly nicely, when there are switches to italic or boldface text the type tends to get all scrunched up and is not at all presentable. I thought the best part of the ongoing subscription model was that fixes to issue would be forthcoming in a much,…

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  9. Rename a file from link panel

    As we place a lot of files with default name inside an InDesign document, it would be great if we could rename a file from Links panel.

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  10. InDesign Server on Windows Server Core OS

    Add support for running InDesign Server on Windows Server Core OS.
    Core OS has a smaller resource footprint and is less vulnerable from a security standpoint than Server Standard. Some orgs including ours prefer to migrate to that OS where possible for this reason.

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  11. zotero

    Integrate the ZOTERO bibliographic manager for references and bibliographic citations.

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  12. Specify Column Widths (and More) in Table Style

    It would be very helpful to be able to specify column widths in the table style, i.e., in situations where there are multiple tables with the same headers.

    I have a document with c.60 tables with the same headers and column widths. I have to individually set the width of all eight, in my case, columns in each table. It would be so much easier if I could set up a table style with each column width specified, i.e., column 1: 14mm, column 2: 33mm, column 3… you get the idea.

    That's roughly 480 times I have to enter a…

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  13. Publish Online: change the position of the "PDF preferences" field

    You can only choose a PDF preference if you have marked the first square field under this topic. Because we normally read from top to bottom this is not logical.

    Please change it so that “PDF-Einstellungen herunterladen” is under the “Benutzern gestatten, das Dokument als PDF (Druck) herunterzuladen”. In the second screenshot you can see my suggestion.

    3 votes

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  14. Variables with long definitions to wrap to next line

    Currently, variables do not break across lines. I have documents with tables and variables. If the variable has a long definition, I have to shrink the font to get the text to fit in the cell when it could easily wrap to the next line. FrameMaker's variables have this capability. InDesign should be able to do the same. PLEASE!

    2 votes

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  15. Export objects in SVG format with the addition of animation functionality.

    Export objects in SVG format with the addition of animation functionality.
    It's about interactive features: animations, object states, page transitions, etc.

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  16. A much-needed feature is the ability to style a text frame in a thread.

    A much-needed feature is the ability to style a text frame in a thread, so that the text flows between frames and takes on the style from the frame in which it is at the moment.

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  17. Hide pages no spreads

    The HIDE feature is excellent, and we have used it in many ways. HOWEVER, hiding individual PAGES would be more useful than SPREADS. In this example, we have background images running over multiple spreads (panels mounted on a wall with various gutter widths). Turning off the 'blank' pages (different parent pages for each gap).

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  18. Rollo Printer Driver

    Rollo printers work perfectly with both computers and mobile phones. Users can complete the setup of these printers via wired or wireless connection. However, the most vital part of setting up the Rollo printer driver is downloading it from the official website. Additionally, many other third parties also provide compatible drivers for Rollo printers. But if you are trying to download the driver, make sure it is genuine. You can also simply browse rollo.com/setup to get the suitable driver and complete your printer setup.

    Visit - https://labelrolloprinter.com

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  19. Brother Printer Setup

    Brother printers are known for their exceptional performance and durability. Whether you need a monochrome or color printer, Brother has many printer models to suit your needs. To get the most out of your printer, navigate through support.brother.com to download the drivers on your computer. From home offices to large businesses, Brother printer setup provide reliable solutions for all your printing tasks, ensuring smooth operation and the best results every time.

    Visit - https://www-supportbrother.com

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  20. Brother Printer Support

    Brother printers are ideal for high-quality printing, offering quick and precise output. If you want to keep your printer running smoothly, then you will have to head over to support.brother.com for the latest drivers and troubleshooting guides. Brother printers are created to deliver premium-quality results while being cost-effective. Setting up is straightforward, and with reliable support, you can print without any interruptions.

    Visit - https://downbrothersoft.com

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