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  1. Data merge problem - InDesign does not load CSV file with accented symbols

    If in InDesign 19.0 I use the CSV format with the East Europe character set in the data merge, then I can merge data with Czech accents without any problems. However, in Version 19.4 and above, I cannot do this. I have not been able to solve the problem and the data loaded has missing symbols. The only solution I have found so far is to install InDesign version 19.0, where the data merge works correctly.

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  2. Cursor not accurate when moving objects

    Cursor not accurate when moving objects. Clicking and dragging on an object to move it (text window or image) transports it away - to the left and down the page - from where I am trying to place it.

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  3. Multi-Lingual Data Handling

    This is a suggestion for a new feature for people using InDesign for multilingual purposes.

    In India, we may need to use 3 languages ​​at the same time, for example, in addition to English, we may need to use the national language Hindi and the regional language Malayalam, Tamil or some other language. In other countries, sometimes even more.

    When we try to make changes to a paragraph or chapter using different fonts in different languages, we often have to select and change even one letter to change the font in each language. This greatly reduces the joy of using…

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  4. It's not possible to look for tables using the GREP tab

    In the Text tab you can look for <0017> and find the tables in the active document (or selected story).

    But it's not possible to look for tables using the GREP tab. Looking for \x{0017} or \x17 doesn't match anything.

    Step to reproduce:
    1. Create a new document, place a text frame, and add a table.
    2. Open the Find/Change window, activate the GREP tab.
    3. Run this GREP query: \x{0017}
    4. Then try this one: \x17

    Expected result: both queries found the table.

    Actual result: InDesign reports that nothing was found.

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  5. The GREP character . (dot) does not match after footnote markers

    The GREP character . (dot) does not match after footnote markers. In this text (where [1] is a footnote marker):

    Footnotes are so called[1] because they are at the foot of the page.

    The GREP expression to match a whole paragraph matches up to and including the footnote marker, but not after.

    Steps to reproduce:

    1. Run this GREP query (I can't attach .indd, .idml, or .zip files, so you'll have to create your own document):

    ^.+

    Actual result:

    The fragment "Footnotes are so called[1]" is matched.

    Expected result:

    The whole paragraph should be matched.

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  6. [ID-4256174]InDesign crashes while searching any font/word, etc., which is in overset text.

    We have simple scripts that operate on script labels to Find and Replace Text, adjust Text Size, things like that. We've been using them for three years with no problems prior to v2025. They crash and bring up the option to send an error report. We're rolling back to 2024 now, we can't operate efficiently without these scripts.

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    The fix of the issue is now available in the latest InDesign 2025(v20.0.1.032). 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.

    Adobe InDesign Team

  7. New document size issues

    When I create a new document in any Adobe program (mostly InDesign) and select what size I want to change it to (whether it be custom or a print size), the size reverts back to a previous size. I have to do this 3-5 times before I get the size I want. It has been like this on the last few updates. I'm currently on the latest InDesign version 20.0 2025. Others I work with don't have the same issue and are on the same IOS (macOS Monterey 12.7.6) and InDesign as I am. Mac IOS and Adobe programs are…

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  8. Unable to Move Objects

    After selecting and trying to move any object or text frame, the selected object will jump to the left and down from the cursor; making the usage of InDesign extremely difficult.

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  9. Error en la herramienta Cuentagotas

    No funciona bien la herramienta, cada vez que intento cargar algún objeto o texto para aplicar color, trazo o fuente, no aplica lo seleccionado, sino un trazo, tamaño y color diferente (siempre el mismo)
    InDesign 2025 20.1
    Mac Studio Mac OS 15.3 (24D60)

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  10. Creative clouds library syncing issues

    Indesign 20.1

    When you try to create a snippet from a groupped objects it shows up in cclibrary side panel but stays inactive. You can see the name artwor1 and can be renamed but it will not be uploaded to the cloud.
    CC desktop app says something went wrong...
    Restarting the PC solves the problem. After that you can upload twenty-something snippet again. Then restart the PC....

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  11. Grep function for deleting trailing whitespace deletes a paragraph mark before a table

    A paragraph mark before a table should not be considered trailing whitespace. Not sure what else to say. Maybe it's an easy fix?

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  12. App window resizes after presentation mode

    InDesign 2025 (v 20.0) on Mac OS 14.6.1

    When opening presentation mode (Shift + W or View > Screen Mode > Presentation …) and going back to default/preview mode the application window resizes.
    When having the app window to its full size after presentation mode it changes back to its smaller size that you can toggle by using the green plus icon on the top left (Mac Version).

    When setting both window states manually to full size and toggling between the two (without effective size change) once it works afterwards the window stays in the same size when escaping presentation…

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  13. Export to HTML5 - options cannot be accessed

    In the new Indesign there is this HTML5 export advertised. So I gave a try. But it is quite unfinished. I attached a screenshot - a dialog appears on the top of the export options panel, due to this the export options cannot be accessed. Closing the top dialog automatically starts the export process. Clicking "Cancel" cancels the main dialog as well.

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  14. Save "share for review" comments in an offline pdf

    I would love the ability to save these comments in an offline pdf.

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  15. damaged file after 'Update table of contents'

    damaged Indesign file after 'Update table of contents'

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  16. 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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  17. V 20.0 Bugs

    Text box content disappearing. Only will reappear after box is moved or typed in. Some content may appear and some will not be visible until box is moved again. This happens often when typing or deleting text.
    Also, now I only have 2 undos. History only shows two items.
    Just updated to 20.0 and these issues occurred right after. Please fix!

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    We will need more info on this, is this happening with all documents or with some specfic documents.

    Does this happen after creating or opening documents or both?

    What are the steps you have performed which are not there in History?

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  19. [ID-4230173]Custom Workspace is not retained.

    InDesign 2025 workspace resets to basic/essentials every time i open the program or another document. I have a workspace saved and the program is not honoring that.

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    Fix for this issue is now available in the latest InDesign Release version 20.1 (Build 20.1.0.71), available via Creative Cloud Desktop application.


    Please update your InDesign application to this latest version to get the fix.


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    Adobe InDesign team

  20. Improvement suggestion

    When we insert the date in a text, there is no way to specify that that part is a date and when we use the screen reader, it reads the date numbers one by one, taking away the meaning of the date, for example: cycle 2020-2025. It would be interesting if we could mark the section as a date.

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