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1. InDesign freezing when pressing backspace in a text box of more than 500 or 600 words

   This only seems to be a problem when using long text boxes more than a few hundred words. InDesign starts to slow down while I'm typing, but if I then select text or press backspace (mostly the latter) then InDesign freezes for 10 to 15 seconds.

   I've searched the problem, but the only solution I have found is to try closing the info panel, but this seems to be a CS3 fix and doesn't work.

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2. CC Files in InDesign not showing up

   I shared files using CC Files for teams using my work account, and the sync with my account on my home computer in the user folder/creative cloud files, however they don't show up in the START workspace when I launch InDesign. How do I get these files to show up in the application?

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3. The order of Arabic digits is reversed when changing their character direction

   1. Adobe InDesign CC 2017.1
   2. Create a textbox, type Arabic characters including some digits. Change character direction from 'Default' to 'Right to Left'.
   3. Arabic letters are RTL, but Arabic digits are written LTR; So when you change character direction to RTL, they should be in their right direction.
   4. Letters are RTL, but digits are reversed. The problem is that Arabic script is written RTL, but its digits' direction is LTR. Just like when you move caret and logically it moves in correct direction.

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4. I can't open the drop down menus in the Preflight panel and that causes a problem for me.

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5. Hyperlinks

   I use a lot of hyperlinks in a document which link to the individual products on our website for online ordering and stock levels.

   The Hyperlink panel frequently corrupts - I lose the ‘traffic light’ link status indicator and location of the link (page No.) - meaning I have to remove InDesign and execute a clean install to get the feature back.

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6. Adobe inDesign is shutting down

   Adobe in Design is shutting dow. A serious error was detected. Please restart InDesign to recover work in any unsaved InDesign documents. This happened when importing an image cmd D.

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7. Image placing issue

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   Whenever I place two or three images, the software becomes unresponsive and gets stuck. I have to force-close the application and restart it to continue working.

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8. Pointer disappears / shows unrelated shape after ~10–15 min of use — requires force quit

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   InDesign 21.5.1
   macOS Tahoe 26.6.2
   Mac Studio, Apple M1 Max

   Description:
   After roughly 10–15 minutes of normal use, the pointer stops behaving correctly. No specific action seems to trigger it — it just starts happening during regular work. The pointer either disappears completely or displays a random shape unrelated to the current tool or action. Once this occurs, InDesign becomes unresponsive and the only way to recover is to force quit and relaunch the app.

   Steps to reproduce:

   Open InDesign and work as usual.
   Continue working for approximately 10–15 minutes (no specific trigger identified).
   Observe the pointer.

   Expected behavior: Pointer reflects the active tool/action as normal.

   Actual behavior: Pointer disappears or shows a random, unrelated shape. InDesign then stops responding and must be force quit.

   Workaround: None. Force quit and restart InDesign to restore normal function.

   Frequency: Consistent, occurs after ~10–15 minutes of use.

   Environment:
   InDesign 21.5.1
   macOS Tahoe 26.6.2
   Mac Studio, Apple M1 Max

   Description:
   After roughly 10–15 minutes of normal use, the pointer stops behaving correctly. No specific action seems to trigger it — it just starts happening during regular work. The pointer either disappears completely or displays a random shape unrelated to the current tool or action. Once this occurs, InDesign becomes unresponsive and the only way to recover is to force quit and relaunch the app.

   Steps to reproduce:

   Open InDesign and work as usual.
   Continue working for approximately 10–15 minutes (no specific trigger identified).
   Observe the pointer.

   Expected behavior:… more

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9. UNDO doesn't work and/with cursor issue

   Several times a day, at random, my cursor suddenly gets stuck on a tool (while remaining usable). Then UNDO stops working. At that point I can save my document and close it, but I'm forced to quit InDesign via Task Manager and restart it for things to work again.

   I updated to version 21.5.1 yesterday, but the problem persists.

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   MacBook pro nov 2023
   Apple M3 - 8 Go

   Mac OS Tahoe 26.5.1 (25F80)

   InDesign 21.5.1

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10. undo not working properly InDesign 2026

    Undo not working properly InDesign 2026. It will work upon initially opening the application then randomly stop working with no history. On a Macbook Pro Nov 2024 - OS Tahoe 26.5.1

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11. Undo for Indesign does not work consistently for v21.5.1

    Undo for Indesign does not work consistently for v21.5.1. I have to quit and restart. I will work again, but then randomly stop working and I have to restart again. On MacBook Pro Nov 2024, OS Tahoe 26.5.1

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12. Object Export Options / addig Alt Text issues

    1) InDesign 21.5 on MacBook Pro Tahoe 26.6.1

    I'm experiencing various issues when adding Alt Text to images. The longer I work with the Object Export Options dialog, the more likely it becomes that one or more of the following issues will occur:

    A) The Object Export Options dialog is open and an image is selected. The existing Alt Text is highlighted and a new text is entered, but instead of replacing the existing Alt Text, the new text is inserted into a new text frame on the page.

    B) An object is selected and the Object Export Options dialog is open. Alt Text is entered, and then the next object is selected. However, the text displayed in the Alt Text field does not update, even though the newly selected object has different Alt Text assigned or no Alt Text at all. The Object Export Options dialog must be closed and reopened before it reflects the correct Alt Text.

    C) No object is selected and the Object Export Options dialog is opened. A graphic frame is then selected, but the Alt Text options remain greyed out and cannot be edited.

    D) When the Object Export Options dialog is opened with no object selected, all Alt Text-related options sometimes remain greyed out even after selecting different objects.

    Feature Requests:

    I) Generating Alt Text takes a moment, but there is no visual indication that the generation process is in progress. It is unclear whether clicking the button was successful until the generated text eventually appears. Please add a progress indicator or other visual feedback while Alt Text is being generated.

    II) Why is there no keyboard shortcut available for opening the Object Export Options dialog? It would significantly improve accessibility workflows and efficiency when adding Alt Text to large numbers of images.

    1) InDesign 21.5 on MacBook Pro Tahoe 26.6.1

    I'm experiencing various issues when adding Alt Text to images. The longer I work with the Object Export Options dialog, the more likely it becomes that one or more of the following issues will occur:

    A) The Object Export Options dialog is open and an image is selected. The existing Alt Text is highlighted and a new text is entered, but instead of replacing the existing Alt Text, the new text is inserted into a new text frame on the page.

    B) An object is selected and the Object Export Options dialog… more

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13. InDesign Relink Search do not find files on SMB share

    We're experiencing an issue when attempting to relink missing assets stored on an SMB network share.

    Environment

    Adobe InDesign (Latest Version)

    Files stored on an SMB network share.

    macOS (Fully up to date)

    The Problem

    When a linked file is missing and we choose Relink in InDesign, searching for the filename returns no results, even though the file exists on the SMB share.

    However:

    Finder can locate the file immediately.

    Spotlight also finds the file without any issues.

    Screenshot 1 Attached – InDesign Relink search returns no results

    What We Have Tried

    We found a script that can be run from within InDesign. When the script performs a search of the same SMB share, it successfully finds the missing files.

    This suggests that InDesign itself can access the share, but the built-in Relink search is behaving differently from the script.

    Script Details

    Network issue accessing images | https://community.adobe.com/questions-671/network-issue-accessing-images-840124

    Screenshot 2 Attached– Script successfully returns search results

    Questions

    Has anyone encountered this behaviour before?

    We're looking for a solution that would allow InDesign's relink process to locate files on an SMB share. Possible solutions could include:

    A preference or macOS setting we've overlooked.

    An enhanced version of the script that could automate the relinking process after locating the files.

    A third-party plug-in or utility that improves the Relink workflow with network shares.

    All suggestions or ideas would be greatly appreciated.

    We're experiencing an issue when attempting to relink missing assets stored on an SMB network share.

    Environment

    Adobe InDesign (Latest Version)

    Files stored on an SMB network share.

    macOS (Fully up to date)

    The Problem

    When a linked file is missing and we choose Relink in InDesign, searching for the filename returns no results, even though the file exists on the SMB share.

    However:

    Finder can locate the file immediately.

    Spotlight also finds the file without any issues.

    Screenshot 1 Attached – InDesign Relink search returns no results

    What We Have Tried

    We found a script that can be run… more

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14. multiple files not placing correctly when placing multi-page pdf into frames

    I found this error posted as a bug; since that post was from 2022 with a version of inDesign well past I'm making a new post.
    Adobe InDesign version 21.4.1
    I need to impose several 2 sided cards for printing.
    File>Place... Select multiple pdfs - Open
    Place PDF - Choose All under Pages - Repeat for all placed items (doing 4 in my example)

    OK so in recording for this post I figured out that if I place on to blank pages, this didn't happen -- all pages of all 4 pdfs placed for 8 total. If I do my usual habit of placing the crop marks and a frame on a parent page, then place my multiple pdfs into frames on the main pages so I can step and repeat them all, it SKIPS EVERY OTHER PDF. :( Placing into an empty frame ensured correct placement and saved me a step.

    The unplaced pdf files show up in the links menu but are otherwise in an inaccessible limbo.

    I found this error posted as a bug; since that post was from 2022 with a version of inDesign well past I'm making a new post.
    Adobe InDesign version 21.4.1
    I need to impose several 2 sided cards for printing.
    File>Place... Select multiple pdfs - Open
    Place PDF - Choose All under Pages - Repeat for all placed items (doing 4 in my example)

    OK so in recording for this post I figured out that if I place on to blank pages, this didn't happen -- all pages of all 4 pdfs placed for 8 total. If I do my… more

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15. Display glitch when multiple files open

    This has been most noticeable when we have multiple files open simultaneously. We work in a two-screen setup, so each of my team members will have the main INDD window on one screen and a reference INDD file on the second screen. As you're working in the main file, it will glitch at a diagonal to where most of your document is not visible. (see screenshot). This has been happening constantly for at least a month, if not longer. Version 21.4.1

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16. Indesign 2026 freezes sometimes when adding a graphic
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17. Epub Export Via InDesign Images are Left Instead of Center Aligned

    Since installing 21.4.1 a week ago, reproducible Indesign export to reflowable ePub:
    all images align LEFT despite export settings align center and object export custom align center.
    I rolled back to 21.4, same result.
    Rolled back to 21.3, issue resolved.
    It's a bug.

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18. Color Picker eyedropper freezes UI — invisible modal dialog blocks all interaction and saving

    1. Version:
       Adobe InDesign 21.4.1 / 2026 — macOS Tahoe 26.5.1, Apple Silicon M1 Max

    2. Steps to reproduce:
       Select an object with a fill color.
       Double-click the Fill color swatch in the Tools panel to open the Color Picker dialog.
       Try to sample a color from the document using the eyedropper inside the Color Picker.
       Nothing happens (the eyedropper does not pick up any color).
       Close the Color Picker dialog.

    3. Expected result:
       The eyedropper samples the color under the cursor and applies it. After closing the dialog, the UI is fully responsive again.

    4. Actual result:
       After closing the Color Picker, InDesign becomes unresponsive to all commands. Some UI elements are clickable but no action executes — menu items are greyed out or only trigger a warning beep. Menu commands (Save, Window > Arrange, etc.) do not respond. Attempting to quit triggers the warning "Die Anforderung kann nicht bearbeitet werden, da ein modales Dialogfeld oder eine modale Warnmeldung aktiv ist." ("The request cannot be processed because a modal dialog or modal alert is active."), but no such dialog is visible anywhere on screen or on any connected display. It appears an invisible modal dialog remains active and locks the whole application, blocking even saving.

    Workaround found: The document tabs remain clickable — clicking the tab's close (×) triggers the normal "save changes?" prompt, which allows saving the file before force-quitting. Without this, all unsaved progress would be lost.

    1. Attachment: Screenshot of the modal warning attached.

    1. Version:
       Adobe InDesign 21.4.1 / 2026 — macOS Tahoe 26.5.1, Apple Silicon M1 Max

    2. Steps to reproduce:
       Select an object with a fill color.
       Double-click the Fill color swatch in the Tools panel to open the Color Picker dialog.
       Try to sample a color from the document using the eyedropper inside the Color Picker.
       Nothing happens (the eyedropper does not pick up any color).
       Close the Color Picker dialog.

    3. Expected result:
       The eyedropper samples the color under the cursor and applies it. After closing the dialog, the UI is fully responsive again.

    4. Actual result:
       After closing the Color Picker, InDesign… more

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19. INDESIGN 21.4 CRASH

    -When I change the image, the spinning wheel appears instead of the arrow cursor.
    -During use, the program stops working, freezes completely, and I can't even close the window; I can only close the program via Task Manager.
    -Sometimes it doesn't write text; I can select and delete, but it doesn't write.

    I have also worked with larger files in the past with previous versions of InDesign without any problems.

    It's impossibile to work!

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20. Taking much time to load, i have to wait until loading completes.

    I have been using InDesign since 3 years and have handled a lot more heavy files. From 2 days, i have been facing a problem that after placing the subject in frame box, the InDesign starts loading and till the time checking not completed i am unable to do anything else. This is more frustrating because the file is not too heavy.

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