Adobe InDesign: Feature Requests
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Table Cell styles with row height. Also allow complex table styles by row and column.
Ever since I've started using table and cell styles, I've been surprised that it's so limited in what you can do with it not least being unable to set minimum row heights in tables. Many other requested features are missing including alternative row and column styles, minimum column width, etc. I'd just like to have more flexibility in how I use table styles.
I see this has been a requested feature for years which is why I'm creating a new post in case it gets ignored again! Why haven't you implemented some of these features instead of focusing purely on AI features which might be nice for managers looking to downsize their departments but seemed to be regarded as a gimmick by the community at large (looking at Reddit forums).
Ever since I've started using table and cell styles, I've been surprised that it's so limited in what you can do with it not least being unable to set minimum row heights in tables. Many other requested features are missing including alternative row and column styles, minimum column width, etc. I'd just like to have more flexibility in how I use table styles.
I see this has been a requested feature for years which is why I'm creating a new post in case it gets ignored again! Why haven't you implemented some of these features instead of focusing purely on…
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Easy Paste/Replace images
Normal behavior of clipboard handling (Copy/Cut & Paste), is that the content of the clipboard replaces the selected items. E.g: Copy a piece of text (to the clipboard), select another piece of text, choose Paste, and the selection is replaced by the contents of the clipboard.
But, unfortunately, InDesign breaks this rule, when trying to replace the content of an image frame.
It is not able to Copy the content of a frame, and replace the content of an other frame. We first have to remove the old content, and then choose 'Paste Into'. Why not make it intuitive like any other clipboard operation?Normal behavior of clipboard handling (Copy/Cut & Paste), is that the content of the clipboard replaces the selected items. E.g: Copy a piece of text (to the clipboard), select another piece of text, choose Paste, and the selection is replaced by the contents of the clipboard.
But, unfortunately, InDesign breaks this rule, when trying to replace the content of an image frame.
It is not able to Copy the content of a frame, and replace the content of an other frame. We first have to remove the old content, and then choose 'Paste Into'. Why not make it intuitive like…1 vote -
Improve links palette to include AI file color information
The Indesign Links palette should show the Adobe Illustrator file document color mode so that I can easily verify that art is CMYK without having to open it in Illustrator. Raster images show RGB, CMYK or Grayscale, but AI files currently give no color information. I understand this might be challenging for EPS or PDF files, but AI files have a Document Color Mode that you must be able to parse from the file.
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Create auto align between selection & art boards like in Illustrator.
In Adobe Illustrator, when you select a single object, it will automatically change the alignment option to "Align to Artboard". Additionally, if you select more than one object, the alignment option automatically changes to "Align to Selection". I think this feature would be amazing in InDesign. It could work the same way where a single object or text is aligned to artboard and multiple are aligned to selection and maybe if you grouped multiple objects, it would go back to artboard until you select another group or object.
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Turn off blue dots in menu
The blues dots adressing new functions in the menus are distracting. In the preferences menu there could be and option to turn them off.
It's rather annoying for a seasoned pro user to allways have to click the functions to turn the circle off.
However, some circles are permanent. We got blue light random places in the menu. It's bad UX with no possibilities to turn them off. Now the UI is getting cluttered in showing off whats new with dots that will not disappear.
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AND/OR options for the conditional text to show or hide.
As of now, conditional text with more than two conditions is displayed when any one of the conditions is met (OR condition).
Example: This is sample text (Condition 1 / Condition 2)
To show the text, Condition 1 OR Condition 2 needs to be on.
In addition, an AND condition would be very useful.
Example: This is sample text (Condition 1 / Condition 2)
To show the text, both Condition 1 AND Condition 2 need to be on. (Just add a option of AND/OR)
When creating many publications with one template, conditional text is very useful, but not sufficient.
With an AND condition (which I think might be simple to implement), the conditional text function would become much more useful than ever.
As of now, conditional text with more than two conditions is displayed when any one of the conditions is met (OR condition).
Example: This is sample text (Condition 1 / Condition 2)
To show the text, Condition 1 OR Condition 2 needs to be on.
In addition, an AND condition would be very useful.
Example: This is sample text (Condition 1 / Condition 2)
To show the text, both Condition 1 AND Condition 2 need to be on. (Just add a option of AND/OR)
When creating many publications with one template, conditional text is very useful, but not sufficient.
With…
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If you group paths, the shadow rotates with the path.
Problem with InDesign version 2026: The shadow in InDesign rotates with the path. The problem is that sometimes you want to be able to rotate a series of paths, even complex structures, but the shadow doesn't rotate with the path. This is a problem. The only solution is to avoid using the shadow tool. You can create shadows alternatively with other paths, or you can have to re-edit all the shadows once the paths have been rotated. As far as I'm concerned, this is crazy. At least make sure that if the paths are grouped, this problem doesn't occur!
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ai generation
Indesign is saving ai generate images in documents system drive by default, which causes problems when I work sometimes from home and at time out of the office on my laptop. Also problems making packages.
With the new version came out, I was surprised that we still can't choose our wanted prefered lacation - like a shared driver so I can access those ai generated images from anywhere. I still have to go to Utilities, copy links to - FOR EVERY SINGLE JOB. It's impossible to work like this.
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何で日本語 （JP) and EN versions are diferent?
i need to work in english and japanese, and in japanese i cant align text to baseline grid and in english cant create vertical kanji text box, i get the kanji text box, but funtions like align text to baseline?
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Subject: Request to Reintroduce Removed Features and Add New Enhancements in the Latest Adobe Version
Manual Second-Line Indent Adjustment Using Shift Key:
In earlier versions, within the Tab Settings panel, we were able to manually adjust the second-line indent by pressing and dragging with the Shift key. This provided precise and quick control over hanging indents. In the current version, this functionality has been removed, causing difficulty in achieving the same results efficiently. New Features Requested for Addition:Missing “Title Case” Option in Paragraph Style > Basic Character Formats:
Previously, users could set text to “Title Case” directly inside Paragraph Style > Basic Character Formats. In the latest version, this option no longer appears, forcing users to apply title casing manually or through additional steps. Having this built-in option was extremely useful, especially for book layout, headings, and large-format publishing.
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Manual Second-Line Indent Adjustment Using Shift Key:
In earlier versions, within the Tab Settings panel, we were able to manually adjust the second-line indent by pressing and dragging with the Shift key. This provided precise and quick control over hanging indents. In the current version, this functionality has been removed, causing difficulty in achieving the same results efficiently. New Features Requested for Addition:Missing “Title Case” Option in Paragraph Style > Basic Character Formats:
Previously, users could set text to “Title Case” directly inside Paragraph Style > Basic Character Formats. In the latest version, this option no longer appears, forcing…
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Option to nuke the Share button from space
Can you just get it done?
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Add the ability to color code window tabs and allow custom tab names that are not linked to the actual file name.
Description:
The current window tab design in InDesign can become cluttered, especially when working with multiple files that have long names. The tab size automatically adjusts to the length of the file name, which leads to a cluttered workspace, making it difficult to quickly locate and switch between files. I suggest two enhancements:The ability to color code window tabs, allowing users to visually differentiate between files at a glance.
The ability to edit the tab name independently of the file name, so users can give tabs more intuitive or customized names without altering the actual file name. This would help streamline the workflow, especially in projects with many similarly named files.
Why it is important:
These enhancements would significantly improve productivity and reduce time spent scrolling and searching for the correct file. By adding color coding and customizable tab names, users would be able to quickly identify the files they are working with, making the workspace more organized and easier to navigate. This is particularly beneficial for designers managing large projects with numerous assets and versions.Description:
The current window tab design in InDesign can become cluttered, especially when working with multiple files that have long names. The tab size automatically adjusts to the length of the file name, which leads to a cluttered workspace, making it difficult to quickly locate and switch between files. I suggest two enhancements:The ability to color code window tabs, allowing users to visually differentiate between files at a glance.
The ability to edit the tab name independently of the file name, so users can give tabs more intuitive or customized names without altering the actual file name. This would…
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Accurate Color-Managed Print Preview in InDesign (and Adobe Apps)
I’ve had this feature in mind for years, but a busy schedule and work across different fields kept me from writing it down. This request is for Photoshop, and if Illustrator and InDesign are missing it as well, they should be updated to support it. In Photoshop’s Print dialog, under Color Management, the preview should match the selected printer, color handling settings, and printer profile. It should show an accurate on-screen preview of how the document or design will actually look once printed. The software should offer the closest possible simulation instead of the rough preview we have today.
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6 odd things InDesign needs to fix
6 Odd Things InDesign Needs to Fix
After having used InDesign for a while, I encountered the following difficulties. Some may be due to my own inexperience—in which case I welcome feedback on how to resolve them—while others may well be issues with the software itself.Scrolling up and down like Word. InDesign shifts left and right like a monkey on ice, which is downright irritating. This may not be an issue if you are working on just a few pages, but if it’s a book with 500 pages, it becomes very annoying.
Fully justified text. The last line should be left-aligned. Does this really need to be specified? I asked Copilot, and the suggestion was to set it in the paragraph styling. But my version of the software does not seem to have such a setting.
Pages cracking up. The pages sometimes do not display properly.
Zoom feature using touchpad. This functionality appears to be missing.
Blue and pink page frames. The page frames are distracting and cannot be fixed or customized. They move about, multiply ... very disturbing and difficult to fix. This is especially frustrating when you need to insert diagrams or pictures into the text.
Diagrams not tied to text blocks. Diagrams float independently, and if the pages reflow, they go out of sync.
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James6 Odd Things InDesign Needs to Fix
After having used InDesign for a while, I encountered the following difficulties. Some may be due to my own inexperience—in which case I welcome feedback on how to resolve them—while others may well be issues with the software itself.Scrolling up and down like Word. InDesign shifts left and right like a monkey on ice, which is downright irritating. This may not be an issue if you are working on just a few pages, but if it’s a book with 500 pages, it becomes very annoying.
Fully justified text. The last line should…
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Page blanche automatique dans un roman
Dans une mise en page d'un roman qui ne vient donc pas dans une fonction LIVRE, pas assez de pages pour cela. Il faudrait pouvoir configurer à l'intérieur d'un seul document que les pages où il n'y a pas d'objets, que les informations du gabarit n'apparaissent pas. Il faut toujours contrôler manuellement la mise en page pour changer le gabarit ou mettre un bloc blanc pour masquer. Ca serait pour faire comme la fonction d'ajout d'un page blanc dans la fonction livre, mais seulement en cachant automatiquement les éléments et que si une phrase est rajouté et se retrouve sur cette page, les informations du gabarit reviennent.
Dans une mise en page d'un roman qui ne vient donc pas dans une fonction LIVRE, pas assez de pages pour cela. Il faudrait pouvoir configurer à l'intérieur d'un seul document que les pages où il n'y a pas d'objets, que les informations du gabarit n'apparaissent pas. Il faut toujours contrôler manuellement la mise en page pour changer le gabarit ou mettre un bloc blanc pour masquer. Ca serait pour faire comme la fonction d'ajout d'un page blanc dans la fonction livre, mais seulement en cachant automatiquement les éléments et que si une phrase est rajouté et se retrouve sur…
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Notes de bas de page qui suivent dans un LIVRE
Créer la possibilité de faire suivre les numéros de note de bas de page d'un chapitre à l'autre qui sont regroupés dans un LIVRE, comme c'est le cas pour les numérotations de figuresç par exemple. Et également pouvoir faire suivre si la note est dans un bloc séparé, sans que les numéros recommence à chaque fois à 1. Pour les chapitres on peut le faire manuellement, pour les blocs différents à l'intérieur d'un chapitre c'est impossible à contourner le problème manuellement.
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Better handling of vertical text on a path
I can't get proper spacing on a vertical list of numbers. inDesign is still treating the spacing as if it's horizontal. None of the 400 numbers are spaced properly. Unfortunately the customer has to use canvas to make it work. InDesign should do this easily and be able to use data merge for numbering.
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Produce intuitive result while quad-clicking + pasting replacement text from external source into InDesign on lines with paragraph styling
Currently this behavior causes the pasted text to adopt the paragraph style of a neighboring paragraph instead of retaining the styling of the replaced paragraph. It is probably not a bug but a feature, I feel needs to be changed so it works more intuitively.
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