Adobe InDesign: Bugs
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[ID-4273762] Critical bug — Dropdown / <select> / sp-picker not working in UXP plugin under InDesign 2025 (Win & Mac)
I'm contacting you about a recurring bug I've encountered—and that several other developers have reported—since the Adobe InDesign 2025 update (versions 20.4, 20.4.1, 20.5).
🔹 Problem Description
In a plugin using Adobe UXP (UI HTML or Spectrum), the dropdown elements
<select>—or<sp-picker>—no longer respond to clicks: the border may change color, but the list doesn't open, and it's impossible to select an item.Even when using minimal HTML code or testing from UXP Developer Tools (Playground), the problem persists.
This bug seems to affect several environments (Windows 11, different versions of InDesign, and possibly macOS as well, according…
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Deleting an odd number of pages causes the text frame derived from the primary text frame to double
- specify a primary text frame for both the left and right pages on the parent page. (figure1)
- Delete an odd number of pages. At this time, the parent page is reapplied.
- The text frame will be doubled. (figure2)
Deleting (or adding) an even number of pages will not result in this behavior.
Deletion/addition of an odd number of pages should not cause doubling.
Specifically, we would like the text chain of the text frame for which the primary text frame is specified to be retained. (figure3)Reference:
I believe the primary text chain is a feature that was added with…16 votes -
The assignments panel is not showing in the editorial menu.
I've already tried to reset the preferences, but no luck with that. It's just not there.
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Show Import Options no longer stays checked
The "show import options" box will not stay checked in the "Place" window. Sometimes it does stay checked for one or two items but if you are importing more than that it will not stay checked.
Previously it stayed checked until the next time that inDesign was restarted. This may seem minor but is an extreme inconvenience and severely hindering workflow.
Version: 20.5
Steps to reproduce:
1. While working in document, Control+D (or "File>Place")
2. Sees "Show Import Options" is unchecked, check box
3. Place object
4. Control+D to place new object
5. Sees "Show Import Options" is unchecked AGAIN,…4 votes -
PDF Not updating on export
Adobe InDesign 21.2
I've been noticing when I export a pdf and override my last version that the changes do not update the new pdf version. I have to change the file name completely. I even deleted the file, re-exported, with the same name and it pulls the old PDF up!
I've used this process for awhile and it's suddenly not working.1 vote -
Myriad VF has a taller Ascent Baseline than Myriad Pro
Myriad VF is supposed to be a variable version of Myriad Pro, so I was trying to use it in tandem/to replace Myriad Pro in the document I am working on. The huge problem is, for some reason the Ascent Baseline on Myriad VF is much taller than it should be, which then when I try to replace the font, it completely messes up everything.
I also have Myriad Variable Concept on my computer, (which is apparently supposed to only show up in Illustrator, or something? But it shows up in InDesign for me.) And it properly matches the Ascent…
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Telugu text rendering issues.. Rendering Sunna (O) with wrong spacing in InDesign
Telugu text rendering issues.. Rendering Sunna (O) with wrong spacing in InDesign. Same text using same font Illustrator is rendering correctly. Here are the samples.
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Highlighting or Changing Text
I’m experiencing an issue when highlighting text to delete it, changing the case, or switching fonts. The entire text, including the text above (on the same page), disappears. If I scroll up and then back down, I can make it reappear.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f2-H_vNeEehKRKtjKCGpz4dJ4hcRc5_o/view?usp=sharing
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[ID-4273263]With application frame "OFF", and multiple documents open InDesign 26 will resize them when switching between
Before upgrading, I used to be able to have multipe .indd docs open next to a spreadsheet on my screen, now they automatically change size when I switch between them, seemingly "remembering" the state they were last resized to.
4 votesFix is available in the latest InDesign 2026 release (21.2.0.30)
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Adobe InDesign team
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Bug in paragraph style options Indesign 21.3
The full list of options not showing in paragraph styles in version 21.3 In particular in wasn't showing Grep style options. I uninstalled 21.3 and reinstalled version 21 and it worked fine.
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lines in pictures
I have a problem with the application. When I open it, all my pictures have lines. Can someone help me?
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[ID-4262670][ERROR(RSC-005) in EPUB Checker]InDesign 20.3 creates target attributes to every link in EPUB
The latest InDesign version (20.3) creates target="_blank" attributes to every link when exported as EPUB. Doesn't matter if the link contains URL or it's a link from a text anchor. The latest EPUB Check version (5.2.1) gives an error with every link that doesn't have href attribute which means every text anchor is invalid.
For example:
<h1 id="_idParaDest-1" class="Header-1"><a id="_idTextAnchor000" target="_blank"></a>Foreword</h1>In EPUB Check this is an error:
ERROR(RSC-005): Error while parsing file: element "a" missing required attribute "href"11 votesFix for this issue is now available in the latest InDesign Release – InDesign 20.4 Release.
Please update to the latest InDesign Release via CCD app to get the fix.
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Adobe InDesign team
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export failed background task
I've got an error message when I try to export a PDF. What can I do??
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Continuous issues with 21.1 on Windows 11 - Won't Open/Crashing
Since updating to 21.1 (2026), I have to repair the Visual C++ Redistributables, restart, and then reset preferences with Shift+Ctrl+Alt just to get InDesign to open. Error OXC0000142. I have done this numerous times, and each week, I have to do it again.
It also has crashed my (and others on our team) computers which makes them boot into the BIOS to a Support Repair screen.
21.1 is near unusable at this point.
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Add feature: 'oepn in new window' for creating hyperlinks within InDesign Document and exporting to interactive PDF.
Working on creative cloud Adobe InDesign 2026
Add feature: 'open in new window' for hyperlinks within InDesign document, so that you don't navigate away from interactive PDF when you click on hyperlinks within the document.
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PDF export
Error when exporting to PDF file - shadow on the bottom and right side of the image (there should be none because the shadow is outside the page).
Adobe InDesign CC 2026 ver. 21.3 (Windows 11)
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Cursor Disappearing when placing images or resizing bounding box
Cursor is disappearing when placing images and resizing bounding box. It's extremely annoying.
InDesgin 21.3
OS Tahoe 26.4.1
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Export to Flat psd --- not flat
Export As..., option 'Flat image' does not result in an actual flat image. the result is a layer in Photoshop, instead of a Background / flat image.
Why is this important? Because in InDesign, only really flat grayscales can be given a color. Unfortunately, the result of the Ai export has to be flattened in Photoshop before it can be used to color it in InDesign.1 vote -
Cropped content inside frames becomes visible on older mobile PDF viewers.
I found a rendering issue in InDesign 2021 (and potentially newer versions). When an image or PDF is placed inside a frame (cropped), the content outside the frame boundaries is still being rendered on older mobile devices' PDF viewers.
Steps to reproduce:
- Place a large PDF/Image inside a smaller InDesign frame.
- Export as a standard PDF (Interactive or Print - High Quality).
- View the PDF on an older smartphone (e.g., older Android/iOS built-in viewers).
- The "hidden" parts outside the frame are visible.
The content outside the frame should be completely clipped or removed from the render stream to ensure privacy…
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Can't edit page elements when updated from 2024 to 2026 versions of inDesign
My book that is roughly 200+ pages was created in 2023 and was editable in all versions until I got to 2026. My computer's processing power is not in question, but I can no longer edit elements that were created on previous versions. If I make new pics, text blocks, or anything, those are editable, but nothing else. If I try and revert the file, it warns me that I may LOSE my material if trying to go back.. This is unacceptable. In ever instance I don't want to open the file in the newest version and each time it…
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