Adobe InDesign: Feature Requests
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Easier rounded corners etc. with shapes
I wish it would be just as easy to make rounded corners in indesign as it is in adobe illustrator. I wish you would get the circles in the corners of the shape, and just drag them to the amount you want. Or easily type it in. I know its qyite easy now, but I think it should be the same as illustratir. Thanks :)
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Home screen - Please put your creative hats on and re-design for functionality
I love and hate the Home Screen. I would really like to see Adobe really think through the reason for this screen's existence. The simple fact that you cannot reorder, delete, or organize the list is limiting. The additional fact is that, in some recent updates, the hover to see the "path" is no longer available.
Bottom line: this is valuable real estate that is going to waste or cause more frustration than it's worth because it feels more like an afterthought than a conscious UX/UI decision.
You guys are awesome creatives, and I know there are tons of things that can be done, many of which others have noted in the comments below. Please spend some time re-thinking and re-working this layout so it is useful to the masses.I love and hate the Home Screen. I would really like to see Adobe really think through the reason for this screen's existence. The simple fact that you cannot reorder, delete, or organize the list is limiting. The additional fact is that, in some recent updates, the hover to see the "path" is no longer available.
Bottom line: this is valuable real estate that is going to waste or cause more frustration than it's worth because it feels more like an afterthought than a conscious UX/UI decision.
You guys are awesome creatives, and I know there are tons of…1 vote -
Allow changing the Show/Print status of Text Conditions for the whole book
I use a text condition to highlight text to be revised. Usually, I expect to have this text condition only shown in draft mode, but not exported or printed. This is for my own use during development, or for future reference.
But when having to share a draft with my proofreaders, I want this text condition to be exported into a PDF file. I have therefore to change the Show status of the text condition to Show and Print. This is not allowed for multiple documents in a book. The status of text conditions is not synchronized.
I would like either to have a way to change the status of text conditions for a whole book or being able to synchronize it in a book
I use a text condition to highlight text to be revised. Usually, I expect to have this text condition only shown in draft mode, but not exported or printed. This is for my own use during development, or for future reference.
But when having to share a draft with my proofreaders, I want this text condition to be exported into a PDF file. I have therefore to change the Show status of the text condition to Show and Print. This is not allowed for multiple documents in a book. The status of text conditions is not synchronized.
I would like…
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sync live preflight profiles, like others pref
je souhaite que les profiles de contrôle en amont soient synchronisés comme les autres préférences d'indesign.
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indesign 2024 version needed!!!
Hi, I need a 2024 version of Indesign because my INDD file shows damaged. The only way to recover is to open it with the old version which it was created from. This is very important to me. Thank you
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In Adobe InDesign, I am unable to set a table row height greater than 211.667 mm. However, this limitation does not occur in Microsoft Word,
In Adobe InDesign, I am unable to set a table row height greater than 211.667 mm. However, this limitation does not occur in Microsoft Word, where larger row heights can be applied without issue. Could you please advise on how to address this restriction in InDesign?
We need to add this feature in Indesign
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Save current document as a preset
It would be a better way to save presets, when a preset can be saved from the current document the user is working on. And then a dialog should appear to choose which settings should be included e.d. Document settings, grids, margins & columns, Parents, Styles, ...
The current way is quite useless.
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Save/Load Ink Manager Configurations within one file.
I'd like to be able to save and load Ink Manager configurations, particularly ink alias sets, within a file.
Use case: I have a series of labels that are, except for color scheme and copy, exactly the same. I'd love to be able to produce the different color variations simply by loading a set of aliases. I could change the color configuration of each label variant simply by loading the ink manager alias set for that colors scheme, starting from a SINGLE master file, without having to resort to identical layers in different colors, etc.
My goal here is to reduce deltas between the labels. Using a single parent file that can be reconfigured from one color scheme to another just by changing the ink aliases would absolutely minimize the chances for deltas to develop, because there would be only ONE parent file.
I have an application for this right now, with a large corporate client, and I can think of a half-dozen uses right off the top of my head.
Thanks for your time and consideration!
I'd like to be able to save and load Ink Manager configurations, particularly ink alias sets, within a file.
Use case: I have a series of labels that are, except for color scheme and copy, exactly the same. I'd love to be able to produce the different color variations simply by loading a set of aliases. I could change the color configuration of each label variant simply by loading the ink manager alias set for that colors scheme, starting from a SINGLE master file, without having to resort to identical layers in different colors, etc.
My goal here is to…
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Invite without sending a notification
It'd be great to have the ability to invite WITHOUT sending an invitation email. As an enterprise user who has to reach out to many internal departments – we do want multiple eyes on the document, however only at certain times in the process. It would be nice to be able to batch add the permissions to view the document but then not send invites so we can then individually assign tasks for collaboration through the comment system during the design and feedback process.
If you look at how Google achieves this through sharing permissions it would be similar a small tick box that says "Notify persons/invitees" or whatever.
Also a side note for Enterprise InDesign our current admin settings are set to "access to all within the domain" but unfortunately Share for Review in InDesign only reflects "invited only" so I have to manually input multiple emails (with a very finicky dialogue box that doesn't retain information if you click away from the screen). The quickest solution to this top problem if it can't be implemented quickly, would be to update InDesigns Share to Review tool like how Adobe Illustrator has the option to drop down and choose from either "access to all within the domain" or "invite to access only"...
Thanks for your hard work! Looking forward to further improvements for this tool because it's definitely helping with version control.
It'd be great to have the ability to invite WITHOUT sending an invitation email. As an enterprise user who has to reach out to many internal departments – we do want multiple eyes on the document, however only at certain times in the process. It would be nice to be able to batch add the permissions to view the document but then not send invites so we can then individually assign tasks for collaboration through the comment system during the design and feedback process.
If you look at how Google achieves this through sharing permissions it would be similar a…
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Seiten realistisch blättern (PAGE CURL) müsste zwingend in Adobe Acrobat integriert sein!!!
Seiten realistisch blättern (PAGE CURL) müsste zwingend in Adobe Acrobat integriert sein!!!
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Table header style option to curve
Table header style option to curve, like a text box, we can use curve for box. suggestion if can apply to top header table too.
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QR code for the business card
Can you add fax number field on the QR code for the business card?
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Spell check
My biggest frustration is the mediocre or completely missing spell check. It may work in English, but unfortunately not in Dutch. For me, and I believe for many others as well, this could be a great update.
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Subject: Request for 'Point Type' tool in InDesign (Like Illustrator)
Hi Adobe Community and Team,
I am transitioning from CorelDRAW and Illustrator to InDesign for my publication projects. While I understand that InDesign is frame-based, I find it very cumbersome that we cannot simply click and type without manually creating a text frame first.
In Illustrator, we have 'Point Type' where a single click allows us to start typing immediately. This would be a huge time-saver for small labels, page headers, or quick annotations in InDesign as well.
Is there any plan to introduce a 'Point Type' behavior or a shortcut to create a text frame with a single click in future updates?
Thanks!
Hi Adobe Community and Team,
I am transitioning from CorelDRAW and Illustrator to InDesign for my publication projects. While I understand that InDesign is frame-based, I find it very cumbersome that we cannot simply click and type without manually creating a text frame first.
In Illustrator, we have 'Point Type' where a single click allows us to start typing immediately. This would be a huge time-saver for small labels, page headers, or quick annotations in InDesign as well.
Is there any plan to introduce a 'Point Type' behavior or a shortcut to create a text frame with a single click…
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"Select Fully Enclosed Objects Only" Mode
Subject: Addition of a selection toggle to include only objects entirely within the marquee area.
Problem Statement:
Currently, InDesign’s selection tool (Marquee Selection) selects any object that the selection frame touches (Crossing Selection). In complex layouts with large background elements or overlapping frames, this behavior forces users to constantly lock layers or manually deselect unwanted items, significantly slowing down the workflow.Proposed Solution:
Introduce a toggle (e.g., in the Control Panel or Preferences) or a modifier key (e.g., holding Alt while dragging) that changes the selection logic. When active, only objects situated 100% inside the marquee rectangle will be selected.Key Benefits:
Precision: Easier selection of small elements placed on top of large background frames.
Efficiency: Eliminates the need for repetitive "Lock/Unlock" or "Shift-Click to deselect" actions.
Consistency: Aligns InDesign’s functionality with other professional CAD and vector software (like Illustrator’s "Object Selection by Path Only" or AutoCAD’s Window Selection).
Implementation Suggestion:
A new icon in the Control/Properties Panel for "Enclosed Selection Mode".
An option in Preferences > Selection and Anchor Display.
Subject: Addition of a selection toggle to include only objects entirely within the marquee area.
Problem Statement:
Currently, InDesign’s selection tool (Marquee Selection) selects any object that the selection frame touches (Crossing Selection). In complex layouts with large background elements or overlapping frames, this behavior forces users to constantly lock layers or manually deselect unwanted items, significantly slowing down the workflow.Proposed Solution:
Introduce a toggle (e.g., in the Control Panel or Preferences) or a modifier key (e.g., holding Alt while dragging) that changes the selection logic. When active, only objects situated 100% inside the marquee rectangle will be selected.…
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Regarding Parliamentary chart
Can I expect the Parliamentary chart tool or script in Indesign? I have created script for Indesign and Illustraror of both... Its working fine.
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Place and Link to user to work without having to map new styles
To the InDesign Product Team,
I am writing to provide feedback on the Place and Link (Content Collector) workflow. While the ability to sync text content across a document is invaluable, the current implementation of the "Parent-Child" relationship is overly restrictive and creates significant manual rework for designers.
The Problem: Currently, when a Parent object is updated, the Child object frequently reverts its font size, frame dimensions, and character treatment to match the Parent—even when "Preserve Local Overrides" is enabled. While "Style Mapping" exists as a workaround, it is an overly complex solution for a simple design need: keeping the words synced while keeping the design independent.
The Proposed Solution: I request a more intuitive "Link Options" toggle that allows a Child object to permanently lock its local formatting. Specifically:
Content-Only Sync: A high-level checkbox that tells the Child to only accept string (text) updates, ignoring all Parent-side attributes like point size, leading, tracking, and color. Geometry Independence: An option to decouple the frame's scale and dimensions from the Parent permanently, without needing to dive into complex sub-menus. One-Click "Stay as I Am": A simplified "Link Options" dialog where "Preserve Local Overrides" actually functions as a master lock for all visual attributes, rather than being overridden by "Update Appearance" or "Update Styles" flags.The "Place and Link" tool should function as a content-management bridge, not a formatting mirror. Designers need the flexibility to use the same text in a large headline (Parent) and a small sidebar (Child) without the software constantly fighting their layout decisions.
Thank you for your time and for continuing to improve the industry standard for layout design.
Best regards,
To the InDesign Product Team,
I am writing to provide feedback on the Place and Link (Content Collector) workflow. While the ability to sync text content across a document is invaluable, the current implementation of the "Parent-Child" relationship is overly restrictive and creates significant manual rework for designers.
The Problem: Currently, when a Parent object is updated, the Child object frequently reverts its font size, frame dimensions, and character treatment to match the Parent—even when "Preserve Local Overrides" is enabled. While "Style Mapping" exists as a workaround, it is an overly complex solution for a simple design need: keeping the…
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Move from Settings/Advance Type/Character Setting into the Character panel and make it be able to preview the options you are selecting
It would make making changes to superscript or subscript much easier to handle
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Set "Align to Key Object" default to select the object on the bottom layer
Feature Request: Set "Align to Key Object" default to select the object on the bottom layer
Hello! I've been using Adobe Creative Suite products for about 20 years, and one feature that would be a huge and helpful time saver is to switch the default settings for the "Align" > "Align to Key Object" feature. Currently, the feature appears to always default to having the top object as the key object. However, in most cases when I want to use Align to Key Object, I want the bottom object to be the key object. Because of the current default, it feels super tedious and a time waster to have to manually make that selection every time.
For example, I'm currently cleaning up a document that has text boxes on top of colored rectangular boxes. In every instance, I am selecting both objects and want to align the text box (top layer) to the colored rectangle (bottom layer). It is very tedious to have to select the objects, then choose "Align to Key Object," THEN switch key to the bottom object.
I would guess that this would be the case for most designers (and pretty much every time I've ever used this feature, I've wanted to use the bottom object as the key), so it would be great for this to be the default mode for this alignment feature. BUT a compromise could be to add an option to set the default in the Preferences. (Please make this update in any/all Adobe products, especially InDesign and Illustrator.) Thank you!
Feature Request: Set "Align to Key Object" default to select the object on the bottom layer
Hello! I've been using Adobe Creative Suite products for about 20 years, and one feature that would be a huge and helpful time saver is to switch the default settings for the "Align" > "Align to Key Object" feature. Currently, the feature appears to always default to having the top object as the key object. However, in most cases when I want to use Align to Key Object, I want the bottom object to be the key object. Because of the current default, it…
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How Strict Is the 4 Font Sizes Rule in Real Projects?
Hi everyone,
I’m a bit confused about the rule of using only 4 font sizes. Should this rule apply to the entire website or just per page (including header and footer geometry dash scratch )?
For example, on blog pages I prefer 18px for readability, but on e-commerce product pages 16px works better for labels and compact layouts.
How do you handle font sizing when a site has both long-reading content and more functional pages?
Do you keep one consistent scale across the whole site, or adjust per section?Would love to hear your thoughts!
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