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1. 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 selected

   Description:
   When using the method addEventListener("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 single TextFrame is manually selected,
   - The object is valid (isValid === true),
   - The code is wrapped in a try/catch,
   - An idleTask is used to defer execution.

   Steps to Reproduce:
   1. Open an InDesign document.
   2. Add the following script:

   function onSelectionChanged(event) {
   try {
   if (app.selection.length > 0 && app.selection[0].isValid) {
   alert("Selected: " + app.selection[0].constructor.name);
   }
   } catch (e) {
   alert("Error: " + e.message);
   }
   }

   app.addEventListener("afterSelectionChanged", onSelectionChanged);

   1. Select a TextFrame on the page.

   Expected Result:
   The script should display the type of the selected object without error.

   Actual Result:
   An error message appears immediately:
   "The requested action could not be completed because the object no longer exists."

   System Information:
   - InDesign Version: 20.4.1
   - OS: macOS 15.3.2
   - Language: French
   - Script executed from: Scripts Panel

   Comment:
   This behavior prevents reliable use of afterSelectionChanged for interacting with the selection. It appears that the event is triggered before the selection is fully stabilized, making app.selection[0] unusable.

   Title:
   afterSelectionChanged triggers "The object no longer exists" error even when a valid object is selected

   Description:
   When using the method addEventListener("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 single TextFrame is manually selected,
   - The object is valid (isValid === true),
   - The code is wrapped in a try/catch,
   - An idleTask is used to defer execution.

   Steps to Reproduce:
   1. Open an InDesign document.
   2. Add the following script:

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2. Can't acess to color_window

   After updating to the latest version of InDesign (20.3.1) I cannot access the color window. Neither in the swatches nor in the sidebar as you can see in the side window.

   Images attached.

   Can you help?

   Thanks.

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3. InDesign doesn't export 16 bit grayscale or 48 bit color images

   Tested on version: 20.2 x64

   Dear Adobe Support Team,

   When importing high bit-depth images—such as 16-bit grayscale or 48-bit/64-bit color (TIFF/PSD formats)—into Adobe InDesign, we’ve observed that even when disabling down-sampling and compression, the exported PDF converts these images to 8-bit grayscale or 8 bits per component for color (i.e., 24-bit RGB or 32-bit CMYK), rather than preserving the original bit depth.

   While we understand that limitations may exist within the current Acrobat SDK, it is important to highlight that:

   The Adobe PDF Library SDK (PDFL SDK) explicitly supports the creation and reading of 16-bit image objects in multiple color spaces. (https://opensource.adobe.com/dc-acrobat-sdk-docs/pdflsdk/apireference/index.html)

   The Adobe PDF Print Engine (APPE) now offers native support for high-bit-depth (16 bpc) images.

   Manual replacement of images inside a PDF with 16-bit versions still results in correctly preserved 16 bpc display, confirming that the PDF format itself is not a limitation.

   Given these capabilities within Adobe’s own ecosystem, we kindly request that InDesign be updated to optionally preserve original image bit depth when exporting to PDF, particularly in professional print workflows where tonal fidelity and HDR imaging are critical.

   Please refer to the attached image samples for confirmation and visual reference.

   We appreciate your support and look forward to your guidance on whether this feature can be implemented or if a workaround exists via scripting or SDK.

   Thanks.

   Tested on version: 20.2 x64

   Dear Adobe Support Team,

   When importing high bit-depth images—such as 16-bit grayscale or 48-bit/64-bit color (TIFF/PSD formats)—into Adobe InDesign, we’ve observed that even when disabling down-sampling and compression, the exported PDF converts these images to 8-bit grayscale or 8 bits per component for color (i.e., 24-bit RGB or 32-bit CMYK), rather than preserving the original bit depth.

   While we understand that limitations may exist within the current Acrobat SDK, it is important to highlight that:

   The Adobe PDF Library SDK (PDFL SDK) explicitly supports the creation and reading of 16-bit image objects in multiple color… more

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4. 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.

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

   Hi,

   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.

   —

   Adobe InDesign Team

5. 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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6. Aligning objects keeps button selected

   When clicking align left edges / horizontal centres / vertical centres etc the button remains highlighted.
   Then when trying to use the keyboard arrows to move the previously selected object - object does not move with the arrow key inputs.
   This only happens on the top control panel rather than the separate align window.

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7. Alt-text and field descriptions/tooltips do not export correctly

   When updating Alt-text on images or the form field descriptions in InDesign 2025 20.0.1 on Mac and exporting to PDF, the Alt-text/descriptions do not reflect the updated text. This requires manual updating of every single image or form field in the PDF or saving as IDML, opening in 2024 and exporting.

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8. Some Cyrillic RTF files exported from Indesign are broken if a non-breakable space was used

   Indesign 20.3.1 x64 release.

   Attached is the Indesign file. Both frames are identical, except for the topmost has one non-breaking space and the bottommost has a regular space instead. The export from the top frame produces the buggy RTF (a screenshot of the glitch location is attached), while the bottom one is ok. If we put any non-breaking space there - it will fail as well.
   The bug was reported as font-dependent as well, i.e. the text set in Arial may have the bug while the text set in Minion Pro may not have it.

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9. Update Existing InDesign live Link Not working

   I'm currently unable to update any previous existing InDesign live links. They are not showing up when I try updating and it's important for my work.

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10. Button Action 'Go back to previous VIEW' not working

    I use Adobe InDesign 20.3x64 2025 version

    I tried creating the interactive button in the Parent, in the normal pages, did all the troubleshoot tips I found, i.e. view the PDF file in Acrobat, ensured there is no special character in the file name, that I export correctly, deleted InDesign preferences.... I can't make the button work.

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11. data merge images

    InDesign 20.0.1 on MaxOS 15.1.1 (24B91), the Data merge for images does not work. There are no errors or warmings, but upon previewing, exporting or merging the images to not populate. The same data file and downsaved indd file (ver 19) works.

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12. Place/import file grey save delay

    When placing an image file into InDesign, if recently saved, the file is greyed out and can't be imported (even if I wait). Have to exit import window and go back in. Super annoying.

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13. panels

    For the past few days, the InDesign panel frame has been showing up but the content is empty. Only certain panels (alignment) are not visible. It doesn't show up even if I reset it.

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14. InDesignで日本語入力時、1文字目が勝手に確定される不具合

    iMac Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020（macOS 15.4.1）にて、InDesign 19.5.3を含む複数バージョンで、日本語入力時の1文字目が自動的に確定されてしまう不具合が発生しています。

    例えば「りんご」と入力しようとすると、「rいんご」や「り」だけが確定されるなど、意図しない文字入力結果になります。

    macOS標準の日本語入力（日本語 - ローマ字）を使用した場合にのみ発生し、Google日本語入力では再現しません。また、IllustratorやTextEditなど他のアプリケーションでは同様の不具合は確認できません。InDesignに特有の問題のようです。

    InDesignおよびmacOSの複数のバージョンの組み合わせで検証しましたが、常に同じ現象が再現されます。

    日本語入力は日常業務で欠かせない基本機能であり、この不具合によってInDesignでの作業が大きく妨げられています。早急な修正対応をお願いいたします。

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15. Adobe Fonts not accessible in interactive PDFs

    Bug: Adobe Fonts are corrupting when using the Acrobat accessibility tools.

    I am making interactive PDFs from an InDesign document and Adobe Fonts corrupt upon opening in Acrobat, but just for the accessible features. (e.g., screeenreaders). I have tried clearing the cache, re-installing apps, Adobe customer support reps, etc and no one can fix the issue. I suspect it is due to licensing restrictions on editing font files - something is sending the signal that the Adobe Font is being edited when Accessibility Tools are used in Acrobat, but this should be allowed when the intention is to make the document accessible.

    1. Adobe InDesign 19.5.4 (also tried previous versions such as 20.4.1)
    2. Use Acumin Variable Pro font from Adobe in InDesign, make the document interactive (basic text form fields suffice to replicate the error), export as interactive PDF, open in Acrobat, open a screenreader and hear the corruption or open Accessibility Tools and tag the text (on a non-interactive part) and then see the text is missing letters and there are periods where spaces should be. Also, Acrobat crashes half the time during this process.
    3. Expected result - that Adobe Fonts work as other fonts in this scenario and that exports PDFs using Adobe Fonts can be edited for accessibility without issue.
    4. Crashed app, incomplete work, and failed accessible document.
    5. Can provide test file if you contact me privately (adobe).

    Bug: Adobe Fonts are corrupting when using the Acrobat accessibility tools.

    I am making interactive PDFs from an InDesign document and Adobe Fonts corrupt upon opening in Acrobat, but just for the accessible features. (e.g., screeenreaders). I have tried clearing the cache, re-installing apps, Adobe customer support reps, etc and no one can fix the issue. I suspect it is due to licensing restrictions on editing font files - something is sending the signal that the Adobe Font is being edited when Accessibility Tools are used in Acrobat, but this should be allowed when the intention is to make the… more

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16. Text formatting is lost when copy and paste a text box on the same page or to another page in the same document

    Copy an paste text box, the text formatting is lost in the pasted text box. Reverts to Forte font. Also, cannot change the font in the pasted text box. The font reader will say it is the new chosen font, but the visual of the text is not reflecting the actual font chosen. Have to redraw and rewrite text every time to have the font and formatting desired.

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17. Keyboard shortcuts not working

    My keyboard shortcuts frequently quit working. InDesign 2025. If I close the document and re-open it they start working again. Seems like a bug to me.

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18. InDesign changes my page size

    Whenever I set up a new document, say 11" X 8.5", auto-select landscape of course applies itself, and I move past that point in the New Document dialog box, InDesign changes my set document specs to whatever was previously selected for the last document size. Why?

    I then have to go back into the page size settings after opening the new document and correct it.

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19. Layers Panel Active Layer not active and not scrolled to in the panel when switching back to a document

    In Adobe InDesign, when switching between open documents, the Layers Panel Active Layer is not active (highlighted) and not on screen (due to the layers list scrolling all the way to the top) for my document which has many layers.
    Every time I switch back to the document (with many layers) I have to use the Layers Panel scroll bar to try and find the active layer again. This is very tedious.

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20. File dobe Illustrator is not recognised, the layout and transparency, a white background is created along the perimeter of the layout.

    File dobe Illustrator is not recognised, the layout and transparency, a white background is created along the perimeter of the layout. Even with high-definition display and PDF export, the problem persists.

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