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1. [ID-4274638]Text disappears intermittently while Typing

   I am using InDesign 2026 on a PC and text disappears intermittently as I'm typing. I don't know exactly what triggers it. It reappears of if scroll up or down but it annoying all the same. Can it be fixed?

   Analysis

   • This may be specific to Windows Platform only.

   Workaround

   • Change the presentation mode.
   • Add more text.

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   FIXED  ·  AdminRavi Kiran (Admin, Adobe InDesign) responded

   Fix for this issue is available in the latest InDesign 2026 release (21.2.0.30), please update to this latest release via CCD app.

   
   

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2. [ID-4274243] InDesign clearing Undo stack frequently

   Undo not working, InDesign 21.02x64

   16.12.2025
   As recently as yesterday, it was possible to perform more than 50 undo actions, but today only 1–2 steps are available, and my colleagues are experiencing the same issue.

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   FIXED  ·  AdminRavi Kiran (Admin, Adobe InDesign) responded

   Fix for this issue is available in the latest InDesign 2026 release (21.2.0.30), please update to this release from CCD app.

   
   

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3. [ID-4275284][Windows][KB5074109][KB5073724]InDesign encounters Error 2 while saving files or crashes during the save process

   Abruptly files that have been edited on a Mac are corrupting when opened on PC and a save is attempted - often crashing InDesign repeatedly. Can normally eventually save a copy to 'Downloads' - rather than the shared Dropbox folder and then overwrite but tends to take several restarts and recovery attemps / saving as idml. Gives a variety of error messages - sometimes error 2, sometimes unable to do this process, some times tried to save but couldn't... any ideas?!

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   Microsoft has acknowledged the issue, and we’re working closely with them to resolve it as quickly as possible.

   Windows 10 - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/status-windows-10-22h2#2738msgdesc

   Windows 11 - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/status-windows-11-24h2#january-2026

   InDesign Helpx article

   https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/kb/error-2-or-crash-during-file-save-operations.html

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   [Windows][KB5074109][KB5073724]InDesign encounters Error 2 while saving files or crashes during the save process

   Prerequisites

   Windows 10 - January 13, 2026—KB5073724 (OS Builds 19045.6809 and 19044.6809)

   https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/topic/january-13-2026-kb5073724-os-builds-19045-6809-and-19044-6809-bd960b49-050e-432f-a9d5-2454cb377fed

   Windows 11 - January 13, 2026—KB5074109 (OS Builds 26200.7623 and 26100.7623)

   https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/january-13-2026-kb5074109-os-builds-26200-7623-and-26100-7623-3ec427dd-6fc4-4c32-a471-83504dd081cb

   Steps
   - Create a new file in InDesign.
   - Save the file (locally or on a network).
   - Reopen the file, make edits, and attempt to save it again.

   Result:
   - Error 2 is displayed.
   - In some cases, InDesign crashes.

   Expected Result:
   The file should save successfully.

   UserVoice Thread - https://indesign.uservoice.com/forums/601180-adobe-indesign-bugs/suggestions/50900426-files-saved-on-mac-crash-when-saved-on-pc

   Adobe Forum - InDesign files corrupted and unable to save after Windows 11 update KB5074109 (January 2026)
   https://community.adobe.com/t5/indesign-discussions/indesign-files-corrupted-and-unable-to-save-after-windows-11-update-kb5074109-january-2026/td-p/15663227

   Workaround:

   Uninstall the latest Microsoft update released on 13 January 2026

   • Windows 10 - January 13, 2026—KB5073724 (OS Builds 19045.6809 and 19044.6809)
   • Windows 11 - January 13, 2026—KB5074109 (OS Builds 26200.7623 and 26100.7623)

   For enterprise environments, one available approach is to implement a Group Policy Known Issue Rollback (KIR) for the January update KB KB5073724 (Windows 10) or KB5074109 (Windows 11)

   Save the document to the local drive and then copy it to the cloud-synced locations, such as OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive, etc

   Abruptly files that have been edited on a Mac are corrupting when opened on PC and a save is attempted - often crashing InDesign repeatedly. Can normally eventually save a copy to 'Downloads' - rather than the shared Dropbox folder and then overwrite but tends to take several restarts and recovery attemps / saving as idml. Gives a variety of error messages - sometimes error 2, sometimes unable to do this process, some times tried to save but couldn't... any ideas?!

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   Microsoft has acknowledged the issue, and we’re working closely with them to resolve it as quickly as possible.

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   FIXED  ·  AdminSanyam Talwar (Senior Lead Software Engineer, Adobe InDesign) responded

   We are closely monitoring the KB previously shared by Microsoft for Windows 10 | Windows 11, and we see that the issue status is marked as resolved (Resolved: 23 Jan 2026, 14:00 PT).

   • Windows 11 - Resolution: This issue is resolved in the out-of-band (OOB) update released on January 24, 2026, (KB5078127), and updates released after this date.
   • Windows 10 - Resolution: This issue is resolved in the out-of-band (OOB) update KB5078129, released on January 24, 2026, and available via the Microsoft Update Catalog, as well as in updates released after this date.

   We have validated the fix on Windows 11 and are seeing the issue resolved. Kindly install the latest update and confirm whether it resolves the issue for you.

   Thanks and Regards

   Sanyam Talwar (he/him) | Adobe InDesign | Linkedin | Twitter

4. RTL Text Bugs Despite "Fixed" Notification

   InDesign 20.3.1.073

   Dear Adobe InDesign Development Team,
   We appreciate your efforts in addressing the RTL text issues introduced with the HarfBuzz engine in InDesign 19 (2024) and the improvements made through version 20.3.1.073.
   However, we must bring to your urgent attention that, contrary to your recent "Fixed" notification, several critical bugs remain unresolved, several critical bugs remain unresolved, impacting right-to-left (RTL) workflows (Hebrew & Arabic).

   Critical Bug:

   • #1: Disappearing Punctuation/Text in PDF Export with Drop Cap and Line Break When a drop cap is applied )in justified RTL text( followed by punctuation and a line break, the punctuation marks (and sometimes adjacent text) completely disappear in the exported PDF, leaving only white space. This issue is particularly dangerous because it appears ONLY in the exported PDF, not in InDesign's interface and can easily lead to published documents with missing content. o Report + screenshots: https://www.adobeprerelease.com/beta/C6DFA254-C40C-4EEB-8F6D-F4AEDA2E6171/feedback/item/ID-4262114

   Additional Unresolved Bugs:

   • 2: Reversed Cursor Navigation with Modifier Keys
     When navigating RTL text using arrow keys with Shift (to select text) or Command/Control (to skip words), the cursor moves in the opposite direction of the arrow pressed (e.g., right arrow selects text to the left). Regular arrow navigation (without modifiers) works correctly. This occurs in “Visual” cursor movement mode (Preferences > RTL > Cursor Movement) which is commonly used by RTL users.
     o Report + video: https://www.adobeprerelease.com/beta/C6DFA254-C40C-4EEB-8F6D-F4AEDA2E6171/feedback/item/ID-4260041

   • 3: No Visual Indication for 'Nikkud' (Diacritics) Selection
     Unlike the previous text engine, the HarfBuzz engine lacks visual feedback when selecting nikkud (Hebrew diacritics), making it difficult to edit accurately.
     o Report + screenshots: https://indesign.uservoice.com/forums/601180-adobe-indesign-bugs/suggestions/48967916--id-4246352-nikkud-accents-diacritics-selection

   We urge the InDesign team to prioritize the critical PDF export bug (Issue #1) for immediate resolution, work toward a complete solution for all RTL bugs, and update the misleading “Fixed” notification for version 20.3.1.073.

   Please let us know how we can assist further (e.g., providing test files or additional details).

   Thank you for your attention to this matter.

   Sincerely,
   Adobe InDesign User Community
   RTL Languages

   InDesign 20.3.1.073

   Dear Adobe InDesign Development Team,
   We appreciate your efforts in addressing the RTL text issues introduced with the HarfBuzz engine in InDesign 19 (2024) and the improvements made through version 20.3.1.073.
   However, we must bring to your urgent attention that, contrary to your recent "Fixed" notification, several critical bugs remain unresolved, several critical bugs remain unresolved, impacting right-to-left (RTL) workflows (Hebrew & Arabic).

   Critical Bug:

   • #1: Disappearing Punctuation/Text in PDF Export with Drop Cap and Line Break When a drop cap is applied )in justified RTL text( followed by punctuation and a line break, the punctuation marks (and… more

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5. [ID-4272086]TAB indents are getting removed on dragging the left side

   Good morning, I updated InDesign to version 21 and I'm having problems with the tab stops on both PCs. In the tab settings, if I set three tab stops, for example, the first at 10 cm, the second at 20 cm, and the third at 30 cm, if I move the first one, the other two disappear.
   With the beta version, there were no problems. I tried resetting the preferences, but nothing. A technician connected and checked the problem. He said to report the bug.

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   FIXED  ·  AdminSanyam Talwar (Senior Lead Software Engineer, Adobe InDesign) responded

   The fix of the issue is now available in the latest InDesign 2026(v21.0.1.006). We recommend you upgrade to the latest version for the fix.

   If you are unable to see the update, go to the Creative Cloud application, click on the context menu on the top right, and click on Check for App Updates.

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6. [ID-4258070]Disappearing Punctuation Marks in Hebrew RTL Justified Text in Exported PDF

   Severity Level: Critical
   Impact: Severe disruption to Hebrew text layout workflow and document integrity

   Bug Description

   Punctuation marks are randomly disappearing in justified Hebrew text blocks (RTL direction), specifically at:
   - Paragraph endings
   - Forced line breaks
   - Last lines of justified paragraphs

   Technical Context

   • Text Direction: Right-to-Left (RTL)
   • Language: Hebrew
   • Text Alignment: Justified

   Affected Punctuation Marks

   • Periods (.)
   • Semicolons (;)
   • Commas (,)
   • Colons (:)

   Specific Behavior in RTL Context

   1. When Hebrew text is set to justified alignment, punctuation marks vanish:
      • At the end of paragraphs
      • Before forced line breaks
   2. Exception: Punctuation marks remain visible if the last line is explicitly right-aligned
   3. The issue appears to be specific to RTL text direction and does not occur in LTR text

   Known Workarounds and Their Limitations

   1. Legacy Composition Engine Option:

      • While switching to the legacy composition engine in preferences resolves this specific issue
      • We strongly advise against this solution due to:
        • Previously reported bugs and limitations in the legacy engine (see bug reports #ID-4245219)
        • Performance issues documented in our earlier reports
        • Compatibility concerns with newer features
      • We require a proper fix in the current composition engine rather than reverting to legacy solutions

   2. Temporary Layout Workaround:

      • Right-align the last line of affected paragraphs
      • This is not viable for production as it:
        • Affects layout consistency
        • Requires constant manual intervention
        • Disrupts automated workflows

   Technical Impact

   • Compromises Hebrew document accuracy
   • Requires constant manual checking and fixes
   • Disrupts automated workflows for Hebrew text processing
   • May lead to incorrect final output in published Hebrew materials

   Priority Level

   Immediate attention required as this bug:
   - Affects core Hebrew typography functionality
   - Creates significant quality control issues in RTL text layouts
   - Requires time-consuming manual verification
   - May result in incorrect published content

   Steps to Reproduce

   1. Set paragraph direction to RTL
   2. Create a Hebrew text block with justified alignment
   3. Type a paragraph ending with any punctuation mark
   4. Add forced line breaks within the paragraph
   5. Observe the disappearance of punctuation marks at:
      • Paragraph endings
      • Before forced line breaks

   Technical Investigation Request

   Please investigate:
   - RTL text rendering engine behavior
   - Interaction between justified alignment and RTL text direction
   - Potential conflicts between Hebrew text processing and punctuation handling
   - Implementation of punctuation handling in the current composition engine

   Request

   Immediate investigation and hotfix needed in the current composition engine. While we acknowledge the existence of a legacy engine workaround, we require a proper fix in the current engine to maintain workflow efficiency and compatibility with modern features.

   Severity Level: Critical
   Impact: Severe disruption to Hebrew text layout workflow and document integrity

   Bug Description

   Punctuation marks are randomly disappearing in justified Hebrew text blocks (RTL direction), specifically at:
   - Paragraph endings
   - Forced line breaks
   - Last lines of justified paragraphs

   Technical Context

   • Text Direction: Right-to-Left (RTL)
   • Language: Hebrew
   • Text Alignment: Justified

   Affected Punctuation Marks

   • Periods (.)
   • Semicolons (;)
   • Commas (,)
   • Colons (:)

   Specific Behavior in RTL Context

   1. When Hebrew text is set to justified alignment, punctuation marks vanish:
      • At the end of paragraphs
      • Before forced line breaks
   2. Exception: Punctuation marks remain visible if the last line is… more

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   FIXED  ·  AdminSanyam Talwar (Senior Lead Software Engineer, Adobe InDesign) responded

   The fix of the issue is now available in the latest InDesign 2025(v20.3.1.073). We recommend you upgrade to the latest version for the fix.

   If you are unable to see the update, go to the Creative Cloud application click on the context menu on the top right, and click on Check for App Updates.

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7. [ID-4271100]With Application Frame "OFF", Green Maximize Button Doesn't Zoom to Fit Anymore

   ID 21.0
   OSX 15.7.1

   Just updated ID and all the previous docs I've been working on today, are opening in huge windows. It takes a few resizes to scale down the window, then grabbing the bottom right corner to resize the window finally, it's jumping away from the cursor.

   Resizing windows when tiling still does that (as per the previous version/bug), which is also super annoying. Please fix all these bugs!! It's like no one at Adobe uses these products

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   FIXED  ·  AdminSanyam Talwar (Senior Lead Software Engineer, Adobe InDesign) responded

   The fix of the issue is now available in the latest InDesign 2026(v21.0.1.006). We recommend you upgrade to the latest version for the fix.

   If you are unable to see the update, go to the Creative Cloud application, click on the context menu on the top right, and click on Check for App Updates.

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8. Hebrew Text Bugs in InDesign 2025

   1. Incorrect cursor movement with arrow keys in Visual movement mode: When working with Hebrew text in Visual movement mode, the arrow keys do not move the cursor in the expected or desired direction. This issue disrupts editing and text arrangement in Hebrew.
      Tracked via https://indesign.uservoice.com/forums/601180-adobe-indesign-bugs/suggestions/48967859-cursor-movement-wrong

   2. Disappearance of punctuation marks and letters in exported PDFs: In various situations when working with Hebrew text, certain punctuation marks (e.g., periods, commas, etc.) and individual letters disappear in the final exported PDF file.
      Tracked via https://indesign.uservoice.com/forums/601180-adobe-indesign-bugs/suggestions/49051367--id-4245219-disappearing-punctuation-marks-in-hebr

   3. Second letter disappears after an opening letter: Under certain conditions, the second letter after the opening letter in a word vanishes. This issue affects the appearance and natural flow of the text.
      Tracked via https://indesign.uservoice.com/forums/601180/suggestions/49198283

   1. Incorrect cursor movement with arrow keys in Visual movement mode: When working with Hebrew text in Visual movement mode, the arrow keys do not move the cursor in the expected or desired direction. This issue disrupts editing and text arrangement in Hebrew.
      Tracked via https://indesign.uservoice.com/forums/601180-adobe-indesign-bugs/suggestions/48967859-cursor-movement-wrong

   2. Disappearance of punctuation marks and letters in exported PDFs: In various situations when working with Hebrew text, certain punctuation marks (e.g., periods, commas, etc.) and individual letters disappear in the final exported PDF file.
      Tracked via https://indesign.uservoice.com/forums/601180-adobe-indesign-bugs/suggestions/49051367--id-4245219-disappearing-punctuation-marks-in-hebr

   3. Second letter disappears after an opening letter: Under certain conditions, the second letter after the opening letter in… more

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   CLOSED  ·  AdminSanyam Talwar (Senior Lead Software Engineer, Adobe InDesign) responded

   This issue is amalgamation of multiple issues related to Hebrew Text. We are now tracking all the issues via different UserVoice thread as listed in the description.

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9. Accessible PDF: Linked Figures mistagging

   Linking an image in 2026 and exporting it as a tagged PDF generates an unpleasant Tag structure.
   The structure now is:
   <Figure>
   --<Link>
   ----OBJR
   --Content

   Tags inside of <Figure> will normally ignored by any assistive technology. So the Link will not be present to the end user.

   This is a change to InDesign 2025 and before, where the tagging was properly:
   < Link>
   --OBJR
   --<Figure>
   ----Content

   Please change toe behavior back to the way of InDesign 2025 an earlier.

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10. [ID-4272089]Grouped objects does not go back to original layers when ungrouped if 'Ungroup Remembers Layer' is enabled

    1. Version of Adobe InDesign is v21.0
    2. Create several layers, put an object on each layer, make sure that 'Ungroup Remembers Layers' is checked, group all objects, and ungroup.
    3. Expected result: all objects remain on the layer they were on before they were grouped.
    4. Actual results: all objects are on the top layer or the highest layer on which there was an object that was within the group

    In my opinion this should be treated as a hotfix. This is ruining the workflow and messes up the files that then need to either be fixed or rolled back to previous versions. I cannot state how urgent this is, it is absurd that a basic option such as this one is suddenly broken.

    1. Version of Adobe InDesign is v21.0
    2. Create several layers, put an object on each layer, make sure that 'Ungroup Remembers Layers' is checked, group all objects, and ungroup.
    3. Expected result: all objects remain on the layer they were on before they were grouped.
    4. Actual results: all objects are on the top layer or the highest layer on which there was an object that was within the group

    In my opinion this should be treated as a hotfix. This is ruining the workflow and messes up the files that then need to either be fixed or rolled back to previous versions.… more

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    FIXED  ·  AdminSanyam Talwar (Senior Lead Software Engineer, Adobe InDesign) responded

    The fix of the issue is now available in the latest InDesign 2026(v21.0.1.006). We recommend you upgrade to the latest version for the fix.

    If you are unable to see the update, go to the Creative Cloud application, click on the context menu on the top right, and click on Check for App Updates.

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11. [ID-4257184]InDesign 2025(v20.0) Performance issues: Delay or beach balls on basic operations

    Problem: 

    InDesign Performance issues: Delay or beach balls observed on basic operations on Macintosh

    Steps to Reproduce:

    • We have reproduced one scenario in which the existence of the Documents Font Folder and Contextual Task bar results in some slowness.
    • Other workflows causing slowness are being investigated - No reliable reproducible steps

    Impacted workflows:

    • Switching to InDesign
    • Open/Closing of Document
    • Edit/Scroll/Copy-paste/Highlight operation on Text
    • Text disappears, illustrations disappear
    • Imported or added text turns black until a style is applied.
    • Font menu highlight not following my mouse movement
    • Text will not change fonts until I click the mouse inside or outside the text box.
    • Resize a document window, the corner flies below the screen border
    • Click or Drag of the mouse
    • Switching between tools
    • "Waiting for UXP plugins to finish up remaining tasks."

    Workaround:

    • Disable Contextual Task Bar or remove Documents Font Folder
    • Close the MAGNET application
    • Revert to InDesign 19.5, No performance lag is observed.
    • Restarting the machine and trashing the preferences seems to resolve the issue temporarily
    • Disabling any font manager software seems to resolve the issue. One customer confirmed that disabling "Rightfont" resolved the issue.
    • Uninstall-Reinstall seems to resolve the issue temporarily
    • Turn off Preflight seems to resolve the issue temporarily

    Note:

    1. The issue seems to be specific to the MAC platform only. Impacted macOS (Sequoia, Sonoma, Ventura(maybe), Monterey)
    2. The issue seems to be specific to the MAC devices
       • Apple MacBook Pro M1/M2/M3
       • Apple MacBook Air M1/M2/M3
       • Apple Max Studio M1/M2/M3
       • Apple Mac mini M1/i7 Intel
    3. The issue exists for both old and new documents

    Additional information needed:

    1. Are you opening the indd documents from the folder containing the Documents Font Folder?
    2. Is the "Contextual Task bar" shown? If yes, Disable it from "Window->Contextual Task bar"
    3. Screenshot of Memory usage while the issue is observed
    4. Please follow the below steps for InDesign 20.0.1.32 and InDesign PR 20.1.066 on Macintosh
       • Open Terminal in full-screen mode
       • Drag the InDesign application on the terminal (e.g. "/Applications/Adobe\ InDesign\ 2025/Adobe\ InDesign\ 2025.app/Contents/MacOS/Adobe\ InDesign\ 2025")
       • Copy the logs when you start facing the slowness in a text(.txt) file. Share the file with us at sharewithID@adobe.com.

    Problem: 

    InDesign Performance issues: Delay or beach balls observed on basic operations on Macintosh

    Steps to Reproduce:

    • We have reproduced one scenario in which the existence of the Documents Font Folder and Contextual Task bar results in some slowness.
    • Other workflows causing slowness are being investigated - No reliable reproducible steps

    Impacted workflows:

    • Switching to InDesign
    • Open/Closing of Document
    • Edit/Scroll/Copy-paste/Highlight operation on Text
    • Text disappears, illustrations disappear
    • Imported or added text turns black until a style is applied.
    • Font menu highlight not following my mouse movement
    • Text will not change fonts until I click the mouse inside or outside… more

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    FIXED  ·  AdminRavi Kiran (Admin, Adobe InDesign) responded

    We have made some Performance Improvements in the latest InDesign Release 2025 (Version 20.1), available via Creative Cloud Desktop application. This issue has also been fixed as part of performance improvements.

    Please let us know if you still face slowdown while doing basic operations in this latest InDesign release.

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12. [ID-4246352]NIKKUD (accents/diacritics) selection has become invisible

    InDesign version: v20 (both Mac & PC)

    Hebrew letters can use NIKKUD - vocalization diacritical marks (function like Vowels) under/above the letter.

    • In previous versions (-2023) it was possible to select only the NIKKUD (attached image) of the letter. (in order to specify the position of the NIKKUD using the Diacritic Positioning panel or to change color, etc.)
    • In the current version (2024-2025) the selection is on the entire letter, and there is no visual indication whether the letter or the NIKKUD is selected (attached image).

    Note: Sometimes there are two NIKKUD characters and even in such a case in the past it was possible to choose each separately (attached image)

    InDesign version: v20 (both Mac & PC)

    Hebrew letters can use NIKKUD - vocalization diacritical marks (function like Vowels) under/above the letter.

    • In previous versions (-2023) it was possible to select only the NIKKUD (attached image) of the letter. (in order to specify the position of the NIKKUD using the Diacritic Positioning panel or to change color, etc.)
    • In the current version (2024-2025) the selection is on the entire letter, and there is no visual indication whether the letter or the NIKKUD is selected (attached image).

    Note: Sometimes there are two NIKKUD characters and even in such a case in… more

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    Hi,

    We have been able to reproduce the issue and it is currently under investigation. 

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13. [ID-4272938] The new version of InDesign (21.0) does not recognize the Times New Roman font in files saved in the older version (20.5)

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    Need More Info  ·  AdminSanyam Talwar (Senior Lead Software Engineer, Adobe InDesign) responded

    Please send the following information to sharewithID@adobe.com :

    • Reproducible Steps – What were you doing when the issue occurred?
    • Video recording of the issue
    • Is(Are) the issue related to a specific document(s)/asset(s)? If yes, could you provide us with the document(s)/asset(s)? Please package the entire document (To package the document, choose File → Package…)

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14. [ID-4243320] Incorrect cursor movement in RTL text when Harfbuzz text shaping is used.

    InDesign version: v20 (both Mac & PC)

    In right-to-left languages ​​(Hebrew & Arabic) the cursor movement went crazy:
    - Left key - goes up
    - Right key - jumps to the end of the line...
    We can't work that way

    Note: both (23\25 indd) set to 'Visual' in preferences > right-to-left > cursor movement (of course, changing the setting to 'logical' doesn’t solve it)

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    FIXED  ·  AdminRavi Kiran (Admin, Adobe InDesign) responded

    Fix for this issue is available in the latest InDesign Release version 20.2, available via Adobe CCD app.

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15. [ID-4273456] Press the opt/alt key after dragging, it duplicated to the incorrect layer

    InDesign 2026 （and earlier, too）I was found out in CS6.

    Issue:
    When drag and duplicate any object, the duplicate destination will be the previous active layer under certain conditions.

    Reproduction procedure:
    1 Layer panel "Paste Remembers Layers" check off
    2 Unselect, and duplicate the object Activate layers other than the layers of the object
    3 Start dragging and add the option/alt key in the middle of dragging
    4 After dragging, the object is duplicated to the layer that was active in step 2

    Ideal result:
    The uplication by dragging will be duplicated to the same layer as the original regardless of any setting.

    I really hope to correct it.
    Regards.

    <にほんご / Japanese>
    opt/altキーをドラッグの後から押すと正しくないレイヤーに複製される

    InDesign 2026 （と、それ以前も）私はCS6で発覚しました

    問題
    ドラッグ複製したいとき、特定の条件で複製先が以前のアクティブレイヤーになる

    再現手順
    1 レイヤーパネルプション「コピー元のレイヤーにペースト」チェックをオフ
    2 選択を解除し、複製するオブジェクトのレイヤー以外のレイヤーをアクティブにする
    3 ドラッグを開始し、ドラッグの途中でoption/altキーを追加する
    4 ドラッグ終了後、オブジェクトは手順2でアクティブだったレイヤーに複製される

    理想の結果
    ドラッグによる複製はいかなる設定にも関係なくオリジナルと同一のレイヤーに複製されること

    修正をすごく希望します。
    よろしくー。

    InDesign 2026 （and earlier, too）I was found out in CS6.

    Issue:
    When drag and duplicate any object, the duplicate destination will be the previous active layer under certain conditions.

    Reproduction procedure:
    1 Layer panel "Paste Remembers Layers" check off
    2 Unselect, and duplicate the object Activate layers other than the layers of the object
    3 Start dragging and add the option/alt key in the middle of dragging
    4 After dragging, the object is duplicated to the layer that was active in step 2

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    The uplication by dragging will be duplicated to the same layer as the original regardless… more

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    Thank you for reporting the issue. We have been able to reproduce the issue, and it is currently under investigation.

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16. AI Alt-text generation german InDesign

    Since InDesign 21.2 Alttext can be generated by AI.
    Even if this does not work in a german version, the german interface for defining Alt-text looks destroyed.
    The input window is to large and has no frame on the right side.
    The text description for AI is to lang and cut off.

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17. [ID-4273319] InDesign 2026 shows Damaged document when opening previous version documents from Synology NAS

    InDesign 2026 says that my documents are damaged.
    All documents that are on my Synology NAS. Connected via SMB3.
    (InDesign 2025 works fine.)

    If I quit and restart InDesign 2026 - I can open one file once. Alla files after that is "damaged".
    New file created with InDesign 2026 and saved on NAS works.
    Looks like the issue is with documents from previous version that opens as "converted".
    Only happens on NAS. Not on local files.

    Workaround: Copy indd file to your local drive, open, save and upload back to its original location

    Indesign 2026

    Mac OS Tahoe.
    MacBook Pro M1 Max.

    InDesign 2026 says that my documents are damaged.
    All documents that are on my Synology NAS. Connected via SMB3.
    (InDesign 2025 works fine.)

    If I quit and restart InDesign 2026 - I can open one file once. Alla files after that is "damaged".
    New file created with InDesign 2026 and saved on NAS works.
    Looks like the issue is with documents from previous version that opens as "converted".
    Only happens on NAS. Not on local files.

    Workaround: Copy indd file to your local drive, open, save and upload back to its original location

    Indesign 2026

    Mac OS Tahoe.
    MacBook Pro… more

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18. [ID-4272090]Blank Save As dialog is displayed

    When I hit File > Save, it's like the Save box won't "charge". I don't have this issue with the previous version 20.5

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    Need More Info  ·  AdminSanyam Talwar (Senior Lead Software Engineer, Adobe InDesign) responded

    Thank you for contacting us and bringing the issue in the latest release of Adobe InDesign to our attention. We sincerely regret the inconvenience this has caused and fully understand how disruptive such interruptions can be to your workflow.

    Our preliminary analysis indicates that this issue may be an isolated scenario. We have identified a workaround that can help resolve the issue.

    Please rename the following folders:

    – Rename the CEP folder to CEP.old from:

    • macOS: /Library/Application Support/Adobe

    • Windows: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe

    If that doesn't help, rename the UXP folder to UXP.old from:

    • macOS: /Library/Application Support/Adobe and ~/Library/Application Support/Adobe

    • Windows: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe and C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe

    Once done, relaunch InDesign and check again.

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19. Tiny bug within the German UI: GREP style sub menu is missing "aus"

    Please add the German word " aus" (more correct: a space and the word aus) after "Mehrere Zeilen" in the GREP style sub menu within the German InDesign.

    This " aus" (= "off") is missing since at least v2016!

    Screenshot 1 shows the english version, srceenshot 2 how it should look like in German(of course not in red color).

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    FIXED  ·  AdminRavi Kiran (Admin, Adobe InDesign) responded

    This issue is fixed in the latest InDesign Release 21.1

    Please update your version of InDesign to this latest release whenever it becomes available in your locale via the CCD app.

    
    

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20. [ID-4265002][ExtendScript] Folder.execute() no longer works in Indesign 20.4

    Folder.execute() no longer reveals the folder and activate the Finder. It does nothing. Tested on Indesign 20.4 on MacOS 15.5.

    Steps to reproduce:

    1. Run this ExtendScript:

    
        Folder.desktop.execute();
    
    

    Expected result: activating the Finder, revealing the Desktop folder.

    Actual result: nothing.

    See also this post on the forum.

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    Closed: Fixed  ·  AdminSanyam Talwar (Senior Lead Software Engineer, Adobe InDesign) responded

    The fix of the issue is now available in the latest InDesign 2025(v20.4.1.004). We recommend you upgrade to the latest version for the fix.

    If you are unable to see the update, go to the Creative Cloud application click on the context menu on the top right, and click on Check for App Updates.

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