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-42600413: 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
Mendi
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Nissim Elkabas commented
It’s very critical for us
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Anonymous commented
This needs urgent repair.
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חן סמואי commented
כמה זה חשוב לך לחצתי על קריטי
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סטודיו שלמות commented
Very important correction
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מדברים ויזואליה commented
Unfortunately, issues with RTL text still persist. This is both misleading and concerning, as such errors can result in critical problems that are only discovered after printing.
We would like to prioritize resolving these remaining issues as soon as possible.Thank you!
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חשבונית heshbonit commented
Make it perfect and fix this bug
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ariel louck commented
We're still having trouble with RTL text. It's a real headache since these mistakes only show up after printing. We really need to fix these remaining issues ASAP. Thanks!
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סימון מנחם commented
can't work in Hebrew language , only in 2023 i can do so. frustrating
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David Hillel commented
please help us. i can't use new version of indesign and still stuck with 2023
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Noam Starik
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This is so furstrating! Seems like for RTL Hebrew publishing we are left with old versions :(
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אינטקסט commented
Unfortunately, there are still issues with RTL text. This is highly misleading and problematic, as such errors can lead to critical issues only discovered post-print.
We would like to prioritize a solution to the last remaining problems.Thank you!
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סטודיו ותקין commented
Unfortunately, there are still issues with RTL text. This is highly misleading and problematic, as such errors can lead to critical issues only discovered post-print.
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Mendel Touboul commented
Could you please fix these bugs? We're unable to benefit from any of the InDesign updates. We're currently forced to work on older versions, despite paying for a subscription that’s supposed to provide us with up-to-date software
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שמוליק שטמר commented
its Critical!
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כולל אברכים עצי חיים בני ברק commented
Regrettably, challenges with RTL text persist. This is deeply concerning and potentially problematic, as such mistakes could result in significant errors that only emerge after printing.
We urge prioritizing a resolution for the final outstanding issues.Thank you!
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הצבי - עיצוב גרפי commented
Please fix this, it's causing huge problems with customers.
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Anonymous commented
There are still issues with handling right-to-left (RTL) text. An example of this is the disappearance of punctuation marks in cases where a starting letter is followed by a hard space. This is a very important issue, as these errors may only be discovered after the printing process is complete, which can cause significant problems.
Please address these issues urgently.
Thank you in advance.
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Sara Hefetz commented
Unfortunately, there are still issues with RTL text. This is highly misleading and problematic, as such errors can lead to critical issues only discovered post-print.
We would like to prioritize a solution to the last remaining problems.
Thank you! -
Amit Hakabai
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Unfortunately, there are still issues with RTL text. This is highly misleading and problematic, as such errors can lead to critical issues only discovered post-print.
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בנימין שמעיה רבינוביץ commented
Unfortunately, there are still issues with RTL text. This is highly misleading and problematic, as such errors can lead to critical issues only discovered post-print.
We would like to prioritize a solution to the last remaining problems.Thank you