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  1. Better text variables

    Text variables are so... basic at the moment.

    Can it get some love like GREPs search has? Unbelievable that you can't pull the first page or section titles... but how about some simple math operations in there too and combine them with GREP operations? Would be hugely useful to have some dynamic tools like this added to make on page information update in response to layout changes.

    3 votes

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  2. Index - import topics

    To be able to import file as a starting point to creating an index.

    For example – I have a huge index to create and a seperate file with a list of all the individual entries (not a made up index, just a basic file with a list item on a new line). I want to be able to iport this document into the index panel and create topics from each item. As now I have to copy each item create a new entry paste then create it.

    26 votes

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  3. Improving InDesign for Enhanced Efficiency

    1. Customizable Shortcuts: Personalize keyboard shortcuts for faster navigation and improved workflow.

    2.Enhanced Collaboration: Strengthen real-time collaboration tools to allow multiple users to work on documents simultaneously.

    3.Performance Optimization: Focus on improving InDesign’s performance for handling large files and complex layouts with ease.

    1. Integration with Other Tools: Improve compatibility with other Adobe Suite programs and third-party apps for a seamless design process.

    2. Incorporating Example Work: If you see an example on InDesign, vist here :https://thoresta.se/ to explore real-world applications and gain inspiration for your own designs.

    1 vote

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  4. Middle mouse button to hand tool ...

    Please add this functionality! Want to map a mouse button for instant document panning. I can do it in Windows 10, but not MacOS.

    12 votes

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  5. Footnote numbering options for EPUB export

    When exporting a single story into EPUB (2 or 3), the footnotes are numbered from 1 to x over all xhtml files with no chance to control their numbering. The footnote numbering options from within InDesign (per page, per section, etc.) should be respected while exporting.

    Alternatively there should be some appropriate options in the export panel.

    13 votes

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  6. Hiding system fonts or warning about using them

    Add system fonts in the unauthorized fonts of the preflight panel.
    I work in the IT department of a press group; our users work on Mac, but we use a Windows InDesign Server solution to process PDF’s. Our users are warned that they should use only OTF fonts but some of them ignore these warnings.

    The other solution would be to be able to hide system fonts in the font dropdown menu.

    17 votes

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  7. Store the state of a style group, open or closed, when saving a document

    Current state:
    If I open a style group in a styles panel, save, close and reopen the document all style groups are closed by default.

    Feature modification request:
    Save the state of a style group, open or closed, when saving a document.

    This should be done to all panels that allow for style groups.

    Regards,
    Uwe Laubender
    ( ACP )

    9 votes

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  8. I want to delete/remove/manage Recent files from the Start panel.

    I archive completed projects, but still have to wade through the empty icons in the Recent files list. It would be nice to right-click > Remove the icons. It must be a simple JDI thing! :)

    3 votes

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  9. hyperlink destination

    There should be a panel where I can see all of the hyperlink destinations I've created. And they should be clickable to test whether they are still working properly. Hyperlinks show up in the hyperlinks panel, but in-document destinations (used for cross references) cannot be tested without exporting to a test document. Nor can I see a list of them outside the drop-down within the xrefs panel.

    3 votes

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  10. Please make the text size in panels bigger.

    It is hard to read the headings and the small instructions in the panels. It would be great if you as a user could adjust the size. not only the size of panels (when you drag to make it bigger) but also of the tect inside of the panels.

    If this alternative already excist please give me a hint.

    11 votes

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  11. Name pages

    Be able to gave pages a name in the pages panel.

    3 votes

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  12. Rename layers and group of layers

    Please, add the possibility to rename layers and groups in the layer panel (like in PS and AI).

    Thanks!

    4 votes

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  13. Artifact dot leaders

    When dealing with accessibility compliance and Table of Contents, it is best practice to artifact the dot leaders so the user does not have to listen to "dot dot dot" or "35-dot" before each page number. If we could assign a artifact TAG to the leader in the panel when we create the TOC settings that would save HOURS of work on the PDF side having to artifact each one.

    PLEAAASSSE!!!!!

    18 votes

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  14. 3 votes

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  15. Content Placer Tool Thumbnail to Size

    Would it be possible to have an option to have the content placer tool thumbnail be proportional to the page it is being placed on? I use this tool to make large multiple image proofs from images placed into a client-supplied file and need to show them at the placed size. When I place them on the page, using the content placer tool, I cannot gauge the size until it is placed. I have to move them around to make them fit after placing a few and so on until all images are placed. Being able to see the size…

    4 votes

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  16. Add submenu listed to Paragraph settings

    When editing a Paragraph Style, we can see all options in the left column of the panel. Why no ad that to the Paragraph panel als well

    2 votes

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  17. Search tool - Magnifying glass

    Where is the search tool (like a magnifying glass in the Apple OS) to search within the menus (Version 16.1)

    2 votes

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  18. Cover building tool

    It would be great if InDesign had a tool for easily building covers. Something as simple as allowing variable column widths so that you could input the width of C1, C4,spine, and the width of the joins on either side!

    2 votes

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  19. Stroke Management in Table

    Please put some buttons to select inner strokes / outer strokes of tables rather than right click on the miniature table graphic on strokes panel.

    It will be very useful if you put one click option for Select All strokes, Select Border, Select Inner etc. Right click on that miniature cell sometimes very difficult. And make it the default selection for atleast one document

    11 votes

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  20. How could you find all the Quickbooks Softwares at a single place?

    Quickbooks Tool Hub is the key to find out all the accounting softwares related to Quickbooks in a single place. This will provide you the access with all the tools of the Quickbooks company and makes your work easier.
    You can get it easily by getting to this link- https://quickbookstoolhub.com.

    1 vote

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