I mainly work on book and magazine design.
I would like to request an option to view and navigate pages in InDesign using horizontal scrolling, similar to the experience of reading an actual book or PDF spreads.
Currently, InDesign’s vertical scrolling workflow makes it difficult to grasp:
page rhythm and pacing
the relationship between facing pages
the overall structure of a book as a physical object
For editorial designers, books are fundamentally horizontal sequences of spreads, not vertical documents.
When checking layout balance, typography flow, or visual continuity, vertical scrolling creates a disconnect from the real reading experience.
If users could toggle between vertical and horizontal scrolling modes, it would greatly improve:
spread-based editing
proofing and design decision-making
alignment with how books are actually read and reviewed
This would be especially valuable for professionals working in editorial, publishing, and book design.
Thank you for considering this request.
Best regards