Adobe InDesign: Bugs
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Profiles equal to the Output-Intend get lost on PDF-Export
When exporting a PDF all profiles equal to the Output-Intend (which in my case is the Document-Colorspace PSO Coated V3) get lost when exporting.
I have created a small test-file with an PSO Coated V3 Image and an ISO Coated V2 Image.
When Exporting as PDF X4 with Output-Intend Set to PSO Coated V3 the Image that IS PSO Coated V3 looses its profile and the same for the ISO Coated V2 when the Output-Intend is set to that.
This is horrible for Colormanagement. I've been in contact with "Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG" and they suggested to report this to Adobe…
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Missing color in PDF from InDesign
I have an InDesign file with a placed PSD file in it, which contains two spot colors. When I save the file as a PDF out of InDesign, only one of the two spot channels is visible.
I'm running the latest versions of InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat. To reproduce, open the attached InDesign file and save as a PDF. The resulting PDF should show a yellow and blue spot, but only the blue is visible. (The PDF generated during packaging also exhibits the problem.)
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레이아웃 조정 버그
레이아웃 조정 시 글꼴 크기 조정 옵션을 선택했는데도 불구하고 페이지 크기에 맞추어 글꼴 크기가 조정되지 않습니다.
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URGENT: Add an "Empty Output" Option for Text Variables
Currently, InDesign text variables (e.g., Running Headers) always display the last non-empty value when the source is empty. While this behavior can be useful in some workflows, it causes major problems in others. In publishing and educational workflows, having an “empty” variable output display the previous value is unacceptable.
We urgently need a way to explicitly tell InDesign: “If the source is empty, display nothing (truly empty).”
Proposed Solutions:
- Introduce a new special character (e.g., “Null Variable Marker”) that, when placed in the source text, forces the variable to render as empty.
- Alternatively, provide an option in the…1 vote -
Critical Request: Disable Mandatory “Save As New Document” Behavior in Latest InDesign Versions
Dear Adobe InDesign Team,
Since the introduction of the most recent InDesign update (version 19.x and onward), our team has experienced a disruptive new behavior: InDesign frequently requires us to save working documents under a new name, even when opening files that have not changed location, permissions, or ownership.
This behavior appears arbitrary and is not user-configurable. It breaks a long-standing professional workflow and creates significant confusion due to the unnecessary proliferation of duplicate file versions. As a result, our team faces increased risk of:
• Publishing or sending incorrect versions of documents to clients
• Compromising file version control…1 vote -
Horizontal scrollbar in Adobe Preview is hard to find.
My clients are complaining that when they enlarge the page view in Adobe Preview, they can't see half the page and don't see a way to scroll to it. The problem is the slider at the bottom of the browser window doesn't appear until you hover over it with the cursor - and once you do, it is very shallow and hard to click on, especially for older clients with less than perfect vision.
Could this not be made visible once the view is enlarged, and make it a bit thicker so less nimble hands can click on it?1 vote -
Objekte markieren und verschieben Sichtbarkeit
Das Verschieben eines markierten Objektes wird erst angezeigt, wenn ich den Cursor aus dem Objekt herausbewege bzw. nach der Aktion wieder hineinbewege. (The moving of a marked object is only displayed when I move the cursor out of the object. The same backwards: I have to move the cursor back into the object and just then the movement is visible). Please help!
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InDesign. 20.4.1 x64 . PNG Not Transparent
PNG's created on up to date PSD or historical PSD versions, not showing up as Transparent for InDesign version in subject.
Still works in 2024 version of InDesign.
Tried reset in 2025 version; along with 3 hours of assistance with chat team. Lost reference number as chat window closed before I could copy transcript.
Please note, not a PSD problem; tied directly to the version of ID quoted.
Chat occuRred with Adobe team from approximately 5pm-7pm, Friday July 25, 2025, PST.
I'm removing the 2025 version for the older version.
John
1 voteCould you please share a sample PNG file with us at sharewithID@adobe.com with the same subject as this UserVoice title?
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Adobe InDesign team
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mass update of path for links in InDesign document
If you need to update the link on an InDesign document you have to manually go into the folder system and find the link, so it is only ever effective when you have all the links in one folder. This is detrimental to saving space in a workplace where you may want to use the same asset in different types of publications. In the Maya application from AutoDesk you can instead manually edit the text for the filepath, or even, change it to absolutes like $user$ which makes it far easier for sharing projects. Please can you enable this feature?
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Aparece que acedi a ficheiros que não acedi
Aparece que acedi a ficheiros que não acedi. Segue prints
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InDesign window doesn't automatically scale when switching between laptop and an external monitor, and application screen goes blank
This issue has been posted before, with no solution. Ever since one of the more recent updates to InDesign, the application window no longer automatically scales to fit the screen when connected to an external monitor and, when it's connected, the application window is blank—showing only the pasteboard color across the whole application window.
So you have to hit the "+" to expand the app window to the full screen area, close the file window, and reopen the file in order to work again.
Similarly, if you hit "Shift + W" to view Presentation Mode, the application window always re-acquires…1 vote -
dialogs dont appear infront of main app window - appear behind it would seem
The dialog boxes don't appear when expected, (I think they are behind the main viewing window of the app) until i do a 'mission control' on the trackpad and then release it - then the dialog box appears. It's not handy at all and I only found out by accident as the box can sometimes appear on the laptop screen and not the secondary bigger screen i use.
indesign 20.4.1
24th July 25happens when saving or adjusting, any time a dialog box should appear - including looking at the 'about indesign...' info!
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Issue during Adobe InDesign Installation-Color management software Missing:
During the installation process, I received an error message stating that some color management software is missing and that I should uninstall and reinstall the application. I have tried multiple times since i couldn't fix the issue. I requested the help from adobe support team, still the issue is not fixed.
I am bring it to Adobe team fix the issue and update it for further installation process.
Thank you1 vote -
main artboard disappears when plugging in or unplug display (GPU Viewing Problem)
I work with switching setups on my macbook, sometimes without an external screen, sometimes i move to my home office and plug in a bigger display.
When indesign is opened and a file is opened, you cant do that without having to save and reopen the document. Because whenever you attach or detach a display - the main artboard / window with pages turns completely grey / invisble and you cant see anything anymore, but you can hover the elements.
Switching to "Overprint Preview" brings back the visibility, switching it off makes the pages invisible again. Same with "Preview on…
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spell check window opening partially off-screen InDesign 2025
When I try to launch spell check it launches partially off-screen. I cannot use the spell check, resize it or even close it.
I can close indesign and re-open and it closes the window. I have tried restarting the machine and opening it on an extended window but it still opens in the top left corner of my primary screen with the top half of the window off-screen.1 vote -
Nothing appears when i open up indesign
When i boot up indesign. It starts up but there is nothing there. Just a blank screen. When I got to create a new document it doesn't work at all.
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Strange Characters (e.g., "HNY6") Appear When Pressing Spacebar with Caps Lock On (macOS Sequoia 15.5)
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Strange Characters (e.g., "HNY6") Appear When Pressing Spacebar with Caps Lock On (macOS Sequoia 15.5)Description:
I’m experiencing a bug in Adobe InDesign (latest version) running on macOS Sequoia 15.5 using a MacBook Pro. When Caps Lock is on and I press the spacebar while typing, instead of inserting a space, InDesign types a string of random characters like “HNY6.”This issue happens consistently and seems isolated to InDesign. Other apps (like Notes or Pages) do not show this behavior. I’ve confirmed the problem still occurs after disabling third-party keyboard tools and checking input sources. It only happens when…
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Title: `afterSelectionChanged` triggers "The object no longer exists" error even when a valid object is selected Description: When using th
Title:
afterSelectionChanged
triggers "The object no longer exists" error even when a valid object is selectedDescription:
When using the methodaddEventListener("afterSelectionChanged", ...)
in an ExtendScript script for InDesign, the application consistently throws the following error:"The requested action could not be completed because the object no longer exists."
This occurs even when:
- A singleTextFrame
is manually selected,
- The object is valid (isValid === true
),
- The code is wrapped in atry/catch
,
- AnidleTask
is used to defer execution.Steps to Reproduce:
1. Open an InDesign document.
2. Add the following script:…
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InDesign Beta (ARM64) The application was unable to start correctly(0xc0000142).
I'm using the new Surface Pro 11 (Snapdragon X Elite – ARM64). I installed Creative Cloud ARM64 and InDesign Beta via official channels.
When I try to launch it, I get this error:
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The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000142)
I’ve tried:Adobe Cleaner Tool
ARM64 Creative Cloud installer
Visual C++ redistributables (x64 and ARM64)
DISM & SFC
Compatibility mode + Admin rights
Please help resolve this — it seems to be a bug in the current InDesign Beta ARM64 build.
1 voteHi,
Update your Windows 11 to the latest version as the minimum supported version for 20.0 and above beta builds on Windows 11 is 24H2 (26100.1882).
Refer to InDesign (Beta) support for Windows ARM-based machines for more details.
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Adobe InDesign Team
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Title: Restore Immediate Visibility of Resize Handles on Frame Selection Post
In the latest InDesign updates, the resize handles (bounding box corners and sides) no longer appear immediately when selecting a text or graphic frame. They only show up after moving the cursor. This is a serious usability issue.
Without visible handles, there's no clear feedback that the correct object has been selected—especially problematic when working with layered or overlapping elements. This change breaks long-standing workflow habits and slows down production.
Please restore the previous behavior or at least add a preference toggle to always show resize handles immediately upon selection.
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