Adobe InDesign: Feature Requests
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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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Large UI – Is there a way to make it smaller?
Hi everyone, survival race
Even at the smallest available UI size, everything still feels too large for me. In previous versions, I was able to use a much smaller (tiny) UI setting, which worked perfectly.
Is there any way to reduce the UI size further?
I’m using a 1080p HP laptop screen.Thanks in advance for your help!
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Please add a Reference Point to Document Setup
When changing the size of a Document, it is crucial to be able to tell with point should stay in place. Please add a Refernce Point gizmo to the dialog.
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Laisser au moins 2 mots d'un paragraphe sur la dernière ligne
Afin de ne pas laisser un mot seul à la fin d'un paragraphe, il serait utile de pouvoir faire cette demande dans le style de paragraphe.
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Easier way to maneuver through different opened documents
I often work with multiple documents pulled up at once. It is difficult to maneuver through them when they don't all fit on that top banner. I wish I could have certain folders for certain projects.
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color replacement
I received a file from a client created in InDesign, and the following issue occurred: the text was in CMYK colors, and we needed to convert them to Pantone. However, when replacing the CMYK color with the corresponding Pantone in the color palette, the text shifted, as shown in the attached video.
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DATA MERGE - Multiple or Single Page Import from Ai or PDF
I would like to be able to import multiple artboards or pages from an Illustrator file or PDF document when using Data Merge.
For example:
Column K
@Images
R:\Customer\SALES ORDERS\SOnumber\Working\01-0001.ai:1 ( Design to be printed in Artboard 1 )Column L
@Images
R:\Customer\SALES ORDERS\SOnumber\Working\01-0001.ai:2 ( Spot colours listed in Artboard 2 )I use Data Merge for creating Prepress proofs for large orders, and we have to show the design to be printed and the spot colours used on each document.
The issue is that InDesign won't list the colours used per page only per document, so my solution is to create a color list using the new " Create Swatch Info " introduced to Illustrator.
My limitation is that adobe Indesign only imports the first page of the document listed in the @Images column
This would be such a time saver for me.
Thanks!
Screenshot attached of a simplified version of the proof page
( Top Is where my image gets placed, bottom is where we list the colours and it would be much faster if it came from illustrator if each document has different spot colours using the create swatch info tool )PS. I have thought about saving a second ai file with the spot list only but that will just take as much time as copying and pasting from AI to Indd.
I would like to be able to import multiple artboards or pages from an Illustrator file or PDF document when using Data Merge.
For example:
Column K
@Images
R:\Customer\SALES ORDERS\SOnumber\Working\01-0001.ai:1 ( Design to be printed in Artboard 1 )Column L
@Images
R:\Customer\SALES ORDERS\SOnumber\Working\01-0001.ai:2 ( Spot colours listed in Artboard 2 )I use Data Merge for creating Prepress proofs for large orders, and we have to show the design to be printed and the spot colours used on each document.
The issue is that InDesign won't list the colours used per page only per document, so my solution is…
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[ID-4274540] Support for JPEG XL (.jxl) import/placement
Dear InDesign Team,
Please add native support for the JPEG XL (.jxl) format in Adobe InDesign.
While JPEG XL is already supported in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, InDesign currently lacks the ability to place or export .jxl files. With Apple now using JPEG XL as a standard for ProRAW (starting with iPhone 16 Pro) and its superior compression and HDR capabilities, it is becoming a critical format for high-end publishing and photography workflows.
The lack of support forces users into unnecessary conversion steps (to TIFF or PSD), which increases file sizes and slows down the workflow.Key benefits for InDesign users:
Lossless Transcoding: Ability to use high-quality imagery with significantly smaller file sizes.
HDR Support: Native handling of modern high-dynamic-range content.
Workflow Consistency: Seamless integration with JXL files coming from Photoshop and Lightroom.
Please bring InDesign up to speed with the rest of the Creative Cloud apps regarding this modern industry standard.Dear InDesign Team,
Please add native support for the JPEG XL (.jxl) format in Adobe InDesign.
While JPEG XL is already supported in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, InDesign currently lacks the ability to place or export .jxl files. With Apple now using JPEG XL as a standard for ProRAW (starting with iPhone 16 Pro) and its superior compression and HDR capabilities, it is becoming a critical format for high-end publishing and photography workflows.
The lack of support forces users into unnecessary conversion steps (to TIFF or PSD), which increases file sizes and slows down the workflow.Key benefits for InDesign…
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Buttons and Forms Properties
InDesign should have a colour pick option within the Buttons and Forms properties, along with text alignment, but it only has Font and Size
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Establish a display of current baseline grid “increment every ##pt” and also a link to change in the paragraph styles menu.
I teach design at the Univ of MN. I stress the importance of utilizing baseline grids, but students are constantly confused how to establish and modify them despite my best efforts. For how vital baseline grids are, the modification of their settings seem very hidden with the settings panel. Also the language surrounding baseline grid is vague — align to grid could mean the square grid, the column/margins grid, or the baseline grid.
By establishing a display of the current baseline grid settings in the paragraph styles (indents & spacing), a more obvious connection to that grid would be created. Including a button in the Paragraph Style/Indents & Spacing that allows the user to jump to Settings/Grids would also allow an easier back and forth of document setup.
I teach design at the Univ of MN. I stress the importance of utilizing baseline grids, but students are constantly confused how to establish and modify them despite my best efforts. For how vital baseline grids are, the modification of their settings seem very hidden with the settings panel. Also the language surrounding baseline grid is vague — align to grid could mean the square grid, the column/margins grid, or the baseline grid.
By establishing a display of the current baseline grid settings in the paragraph styles (indents & spacing), a more obvious connection to that grid would be created.…
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Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator 2026
There are presently three undo options in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator 2026 for better error-free work; please add more.
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Option to get different metadata from link
I frequently use Illustrator links in InDesign templates and label the frame with metadata such as the filename. While it's possible to import a specific artboard from .ai files, only the artboard number is displayed. I also need the actual artboard name. This would significantly simplify the execution of the subsequent script, ensuring all export data is captured correctly.
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Adding Uzbek spell checking / hyphenation
Hi, InDesign team! I'm coming from Uzbekistan, we build various NLP solutions for Uzbek (spoken by 40 mln people around the world). Recently we made an add-in for InDesign that handles hyphenation and spell checking for Uzbek. However, it's still an add-in, so we have to update its versions over time – we wonder if it's possible to add this feature to InDesign itself so this language will be native in newer InDesign versions.
We're open for any type of collaboration, we'd be very glad if you add our language into the program, we can provide all resources and models for integration. My email is m.mamasaidov@tilmoch.ai, thanks in advance.
Hi, InDesign team! I'm coming from Uzbekistan, we build various NLP solutions for Uzbek (spoken by 40 mln people around the world). Recently we made an add-in for InDesign that handles hyphenation and spell checking for Uzbek. However, it's still an add-in, so we have to update its versions over time – we wonder if it's possible to add this feature to InDesign itself so this language will be native in newer InDesign versions.
We're open for any type of collaboration, we'd be very glad if you add our language into the program, we can provide all resources and models…
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Geçmiş Paneli
Geşmiş panelinin önceden olduğu gibi sınırsız olarak çalışmasını istiyoruz. Geri alma işlemleri hemen kayboluyor. Son 10 adet işlem görünsün en azından.
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Request: Optional Horizontal Page Scrolling (Book-like Viewing) in InDesign
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 regardsI 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…1 vote -
Ribbon and tab interface
I would like to express my desire to have the current menu bar replaced with a Ribbon and tab interface, similar to what is found in Microsoft Office 2016. I believe this new design would significantly enhance efficiency and usability. The Ribbon format organizes commands and tools in a way that is much more intuitive, allowing users to access the functions they need with ease. Instead of navigating through various nested menus, which can often be cumbersome and time-consuming, the Ribbon provides a clear and visual way to find and use features. Overall, I think this change would greatly improve the user experience and streamline workflows.
Last edited by geometry dash a day ago
I would like to express my desire to have the current menu bar replaced with a Ribbon and tab interface, similar to what is found in Microsoft Office 2016. I believe this new design would significantly enhance efficiency and usability. The Ribbon format organizes commands and tools in a way that is much more intuitive, allowing users to access the functions they need with ease. Instead of navigating through various nested menus, which can often be cumbersome and time-consuming, the Ribbon provides a clear and visual way to find and use features. Overall, I think this change would greatly improve…
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