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  1. Damaged File message

    I'm getting the same error message "file is damaged when trying to create new ICML files. There seems to be a bug in the latest update. InDesign saves a recovered file and that seems to fix the problem. BUT the file is not damaged, it seems to be a bug in the latest update. Can you guys take a look.

    Thanks!!

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  2. Files are not opening

    None of my InDesign files are opening. I have fully updated the software and all files have been edited on the most recent version. I have tried to also reset InDesign preferences, however this does not work either. Please advise!

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  3. text wrap violates indented text next to it

    [InDesign 16.2.1 x63/Windows 10 Enterprise ]
    When text with bullets sits next to a (separate) text frame that has a wrap applied, the text after the bullet doesn't align correctly.
    I tried to upload a file (both by dragging or clicking) and neither option allows me to attach the file. "The following file type [filename.indd] is not supported."
    An earlier bug report for the same problem had a response indicating that the issue has been fixed. It has not been fixed.
    Fortunately, you can move the tab marker on the affected lines to override the bug, but that's really not…

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  4. export to pdf destination folder changes after creating "share for review" copy

    After creating "share for review" copy, when I try to export to PDF, the "save to" destination folder changes to: C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\Adobe\InDesign\Version 16.0-ME\en_US\Caches\Artifact
    I guess it's becuase the "share for review" feature creates also a PDF copy of the book. but it's annoying to be forced to navigate again and again to my project's folder.
    i'm using the latest version 16.3 (middle east locale). windows 10.

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    The fix of the issue is now available in the latest InDesign 2022(v17.0.0.96). 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 and click on the context menu on the top right and click on Check for App Updates.


    Adobe InDesign Team

  5. Why is InDesign opening as read only vs at "locked"?

    Multi users (on MAC 10.15.7) InDesign files are opening as read only vs at "locked"? 16.3.2. Why's this happening

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  6. Guides Not Working

    Guides simply do not work. I've used InDesign since it was created and no matter what I do sometimes guides work in this latest version sometimes they don't even within the same document on different pages. No solution to date. I'm running iMac 4k Catalina version. 10.15.7
    3.5 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5.

    16.3.2

    2 votes

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  7. Text box disappears, styling not displayed in real time

    I am using the latest Indesign update for M1, 16.3.2 (Big Sur 11.4)
    I am now having problems where the text box that I am styling disappears. I either have to zoom in or out, flip pages, or now go as far as closing the file and opening it, because Indesign is either not displaying the changes made, or the text disappears. Placing a cursor within text is also not accurate, and either a character to the left or right.
    These are new issues, please advise.

    11 votes

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  8. Simple cursor insertion point inaccurate in text

    I hover the cursor over the space (between two letters, for example) but the actual insertion point is a letter off, to the left of the intended location.

    3 votes

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  9. Idml save as/pdf export location should be relative to the location the file was opened from.

    The bugs are recurring after every other update. It's really aggravating since the updates you bring to the build hardly feel like they add useful tools or new functionality. However, the bugs keep returning randomly on different updates. Your standard recurring update bugs are taking a toll on my work quality and speed because they are slowing me down. this is not justifying the monthly fee I am paying. At this point i'd be willing to pay you the monthly subscription to go home and leave the program alone.
    Make a checklist of the bugs that keep coming back and…

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  10. graphic screen glitch

    Indesign 16.3.2 Big sur

    Another update, another graphical glitches.
    Your updates are only for new errors and glitches?
    For 60 euros a month?

    See screenshot!

    4 votes

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  11. ePub export creates huge png files

    When exporting a .indd document as an epub the resulting file contains huge png files in size. These are colour boxes I have created - not images. Some up to 9000 x 4000. This is despite the document being 2300x1600.

    You cannot upload the file for Apple iBooks because they have a limit on file dimensions of 4mb (ie: 2000x2000).

    Please can you provide a way of reducing the file size of these .png colour blocks before export.

    I am using In Design CC 2021 latest version (dated 29 July 2021).

    1 vote

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  12. Make Color Picker pickup actual color

    On an RGB-image it should take an RGB color. Escpecially when the document is set to 'RGB Blend Space'.

    2 votes

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  13. Color Picker not working from New Swatch Dialog

    Color Picker not working from New Swatch Dialog

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  14. InDesign 16.3.2 on Mac: with GPU, won't render images in frames with a fill applied

    InDesign 2021 16.3.2
    macOS Mojave 10.14.6 (18G9323)
    MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012)
    MacBookPro10,1
    Intel Core i7, 2.7 GHz
    16 GB RAM
    Intel HD Graphics 4000 (1536 MB VRAM)
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M (1 GB VRAM)


    With "GPU Performance" enabled (or with "GPU Preview" on) images will not render if the containing frame has a fill applied. Note: InDesign reports that a compatible GPU and monitor are detected. Also, it doesn't matter whether "Animated zoom" is enabled or not. See screenshots 1–3.

    With GPU Preview disabled (or with CPU Preview on) the images render correctly. See screenshots 4–5.

    5 votes

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  15. InDesign 2021 does not open new or existing file when starting software program on a iMacPro 2012 laptop.

    I have been trying to open a 2020 doc file in the 2021 version of InDesign. I am able to select the file and once I select it, nothing happens afterwards. Same thing occurs after I create a totally new document.

    1 vote

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  16. Tell (X,Y) values of specific table cells

    When I have tables in a document, I often have to lay text boxes over specific cells to achieve my desired result and it would be helpful to have a way to know the specific (X,Y) values of each cell so that I can line the relevant text box up appropriately.

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  17. copy and paste. Text disappears from google docs to InDesign

    Hello,
    When I copy and paste from google docs to Adobe InDesign the text pastes in but then the page goes white and all the text disappears. If I click the text frame the words reappear and the text frame re-sizes and snaps down.

    I am currently on the latest version of Mac Big Sur and have updated to the latest version of Adobe InDesign of 16.3.2. Here are screenshots of the issue.

    1 vote

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  18. Primary Text Frame widget not showing

    InDesign v16.3.2 on macOS 10.15.7 the widget to convert a Text Frame on a Master Page to a Primary Text Flow is missing! Please fix!

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  19. Problem with linked Mathtype *.EPS equations after last update in Indesign 16.3. Equations are destroyed in exported PDF for printing.

    I have finished book with 1.5k of equations and i am unable to export PDF for printing. (see attached files) HEEEELP! All Mathtype equations use system fonts (Times New Roman & Symbol) and they are EPS files linked in InDesign. If i open that equation file in MathType or Illustrator everything is OK. I can send whatever files you want.

    2 votes

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  20. bug: start/end line not clickable in Indesign

    Indesign 16.3.2, Apple Silicon M1 chip, MacBook Pro macOS Big Sur 11.5

    I've discovered a bug. When I try to click on the option to add a start or end to a line, the option disappears directly. So it's not possible to click on one of the options. Right now I can't add a arrow to the end of my line. I hope it will be fixed really soon!

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