Adobe InDesign: Feature Requests
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Parent Pages
Parent pages are very helpful, but can only impact the very the bottom layer of the page it's applied to.
Would be helpful if a parent page could contain both layouts (base layer and/or an overlay layer), or the ability to apply up to 2 parent pages (base parent / overlay parent) to a page.I'm sure every InDesign user who has ever used Parent Pages can see value in this feature:
Watermark graphics, common headers/footers/copy over changing images, etc.1 vote -
Feature request: one-click document sanitize / rebuild
Hello,
I’d like to submit a feature request based on a recurring issue we see in long-living editorial InDesign documents.
In some INDD files, font changes become impossible even though the UI accepts the change — the document internally reverts it due to broken or legacy font/style references. This typically happens after documents have passed through multiple InDesign versions, operating systems, or workflows (sometimes involving InCopy). At the moment, the only reliable fix is a full IDML round-trip, which effectively rebuilds the document and clears these ghost references.
It would be extremely helpful to have a built-in “document sanitize / rebuild” command that performs this internal cleanup in one step (essentially an IDML-like rebuild without manual export/import). This would be invaluable for editorial and production environments working with long-term documents.
Thank you for considering this — it would remove a lot of unnecessary friction from real-world production workflows.
Best regards
DanielHello,
I’d like to submit a feature request based on a recurring issue we see in long-living editorial InDesign documents.
In some INDD files, font changes become impossible even though the UI accepts the change — the document internally reverts it due to broken or legacy font/style references. This typically happens after documents have passed through multiple InDesign versions, operating systems, or workflows (sometimes involving InCopy). At the moment, the only reliable fix is a full IDML round-trip, which effectively rebuilds the document and clears these ghost references.
It would be extremely helpful to have a built-in “document sanitize /…
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File save revisions
I will explain with an example, I will be working on a design and saves it.
Later I modify the design and save it and the client tells me that the old design was better. Now my problem is returning to the last saved version.1 vote -
Add-on the package shortcut for Japanese product
Dear Adobe,
I have been wondering why InDesign in Japanese wouldn't have a shortcut key for "package".
In the CA (English) version, it has the one as shift+option+command+P, though.
It bothers me a little, and I would appreciate it if you could make it an add-on.
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Convert imported bullets to bullets when assigned bulleted style.
When you assign a bulleted paragraph style to pasted or imported text, convert the imported bullets to the paragraph style bullets (instead of treating the imported bullets like the rest of the text resulting in bulleted bullets). It's tedious deleting, either manually or via F&R, all the imported bullets.
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Option to hide only ruler guides in Normal View Mode
When working with complex layouts and many ruler guides, it can be a bit frustrating to work further with the layout as the guides can block the view.
Also, it would be nice to be able to see the layout without the ruler guides, in Normal View, while still seeing the bleed edge and margins. A cleaner look of the layout without looking without the bleed.1 vote -
CHANGE THE SCALE OF AN OBJECT INSIDE A CONVERTED GRAPHIC CELL
USING THE FIND/CHANGE DIALOG BOX, SINCE IM USING TABLES IN ALL OF MY LAYOUT, I WANT TO BE ABLE TO FIND AND CHANGE THE SCALE OF ALL THE OBJECTS INSIDE A CONVERTED GRAPHIC CELL SO IT WILL BE EASIER TO CHANGE ALL THE SCALE OF ALL THE GRAPHIC OBJECT INSIDE A TABLE....
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Help search function to find how to do something like endnotes. (Like in google docs)
Help search function to find how to do something like endnotes. (Like in google docs)
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Gaußscher Weichzeichner für Bilder und Schnittmaske über das ganze Bild
Damit man z.B. einen Glass-Effect in Indesign herstellen kann, ohne den Umweg über Illustrator oder Photoshop zu machen und es dann wieder in Indesign importieren zu müssen, wäre es prima, wenn man einen Gaußschen Weichzeichner hätte und eine Schnittmaske über das ganze weichgezeichnete Bild verwenden könnte, wie in Illustrator..
To create a glass effect in InDesign, for example, without having to go through Illustrator or Photoshop and then import it back into InDesign, it would be great to have a Gaussian blur and be able to use a clipping mask over the entire blurred image, like in Illustrator.
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bring back PageMaker file (.PMD) support or a conversion option in new InDesign versions
Hello Adobe Team,
I would like to request that Adobe InDesign once again include support (or at least a conversion feature) for opening PageMaker (.PMD) files.Many designers and publishers still have important archives created in PageMaker, and it has become very difficult to access or update those files since modern InDesign (CC versions) no longer supports them.
Even a simple "Convert PMD to INDD/IDML" option or a legacy import plug-in would be extremely useful. It would save time, preserve historical work, and help users migrate old projects without depending on outdated software like InDesign CS6.
I Know this is Very Old but if Including this Feature Indesign Again Market Leader and Forever.... I have tried many times to switch to InDesign, but I couldn’t because of this problem. I don’t just have one or two PageMaker files — I have a lot of them, and converting or recreating each one is very difficult. That’s why it would be really helpful if the new version of InDesign included a feature that supports opening or converting PageMaker files again. Please consider adding this feature.
Hello Adobe Team,
I would like to request that Adobe InDesign once again include support (or at least a conversion feature) for opening PageMaker (.PMD) files.Many designers and publishers still have important archives created in PageMaker, and it has become very difficult to access or update those files since modern InDesign (CC versions) no longer supports them.
Even a simple "Convert PMD to INDD/IDML" option or a legacy import plug-in would be extremely useful. It would save time, preserve historical work, and help users migrate old projects without depending on outdated software like InDesign CS6.
I Know this is…
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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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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.
3 Add how easyly change gradient color
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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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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