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1. InDesign window doesn't automatically scale when switching between laptop and an external monitor, and application screen goes blank

   > >This issue has been posted before, with no solution. Ever since one of the more recent updates to InDesign, the application window no longer automatically scales to fit the screen when connected to an external monitor and, when it's connected, the application window is blank—showing only the pasteboard color across the whole application window.> So you have to hit the "+" to expand the app window to the full screen area, close the file window, and reopen the file in order to work again.> Similarly, if you hit "Shift + W" to view Presentation Mode, the application window always re-acquires the window size from the laptop. So you have to hit "+" to expand it every time.> These are bugs that never used to be a problem ... and they take tons of micro-minutes away from my standard workflow.> These are really important issues to resolve. I'm surprised they have continued for so long ...> >

   > >This issue has been posted before, with no solution. Ever since one of the more recent updates to InDesign, the application window no longer automatically scales to fit the screen when connected to an external monitor and, when it's connected, the application window is blank—showing only the pasteboard color across the whole application window.> So you have to hit the "+" to expand the app window to the full screen area, close the file window, and reopen the file in order to work again.> Similarly, if you hit "Shift + W" to view Presentation Mode, the application… more

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2. dialogs dont appear infront of main app window - appear behind it would seem

   > >The dialog boxes don't appear when expected, (I think they are behind the main viewing window of the app) until i do a 'mission control' on the trackpad and then release it - then the dialog box appears. It's not handy at all and I only found out by accident as the box can sometimes appear on the laptop screen and not the secondary bigger screen i use.> >indesign 20.4.1> 24th July 25> >happens when saving or adjusting, any time a dialog box should appear - including looking at the 'about indesign...' info!> >

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3. Issue during Adobe InDesign Installation-Color management software Missing:

   > >During the installation process, I received an error message stating that some color management software is missing and that I should uninstall and reinstall the application. I have tried multiple times since i couldn't fix the issue. I requested the help from adobe support team, still the issue is not fixed.> I am bring it to Adobe team fix the issue and update it for further installation process.> Thank you> >

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4. main artboard disappears when plugging in or unplug display (GPU Viewing Problem)

   > >I work with switching setups on my macbook, sometimes without an external screen, sometimes i move to my home office and plug in a bigger display.> >When indesign is opened and a file is opened, you cant do that without having to save and reopen the document. Because whenever you attach or detach a display - the main artboard / window with pages turns completely grey / invisble and you cant see anything anymore, but you can hover the elements. > >Switching to "Overprint Preview" brings back the visibility, switching it off makes the pages invisible again. Same with "Preview on CPU".> So this seems to be a problem with the GPU Viewing.> >I use InDesign 20.4.1 but i have this happen since 1-2 years now. Before there was never a problem when switching displays / setups....> >Macbook Pro M1 16" 2021> External Display: Alienware AW3423DWF 3440x1440> >Please check and fix - thank you very much!> >

   > >I work with switching setups on my macbook, sometimes without an external screen, sometimes i move to my home office and plug in a bigger display.> >When indesign is opened and a file is opened, you cant do that without having to save and reopen the document. Because whenever you attach or detach a display - the main artboard / window with pages turns completely grey / invisble and you cant see anything anymore, but you can hover the elements. > >Switching to "Overprint Preview" brings back the visibility, switching it off makes the pages invisible again. Same… more

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5. spell check window opening partially off-screen InDesign 2025

   > >When I try to launch spell check it launches partially off-screen. I cannot use the spell check, resize it or even close it.>> I can close indesign and re-open and it closes the window. I have tried restarting the machine and opening it on an extended window but it still opens in the top left corner of my primary screen with the top half of the window off-screen.> >

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6. Nothing appears when i open up indesign

   > >When i boot up indesign. It starts up but there is nothing there. Just a blank screen. When I got to create a new document it doesn't work at all.> >

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7. Strange Characters (e.g., "HNY6") Appear When Pressing Spacebar with Caps Lock On (macOS Sequoia 15.5)

   > >Title:> Strange Characters (e.g., "HNY6") Appear When Pressing Spacebar with Caps Lock On (macOS Sequoia 15.5)> >Description:> I’m experiencing a bug in Adobe InDesign (latest version) running on macOS Sequoia 15.5 using a MacBook Pro. When Caps Lock is on and I press the spacebar while typing, instead of inserting a space, InDesign types a string of random characters like “HNY6.”> >This issue happens consistently and seems isolated to InDesign. Other apps (like Notes or Pages) do not show this behavior. I’ve confirmed the problem still occurs after disabling third-party keyboard tools and checking input sources. It only happens when Caps Lock is engaged and I press spacebar.> >Please investigate and resolve this compatibility issue. It impacts workflow significantly when working with all-caps text.> >

   > >Title:> Strange Characters (e.g., "HNY6") Appear When Pressing Spacebar with Caps Lock On (macOS Sequoia 15.5)> >Description:> I’m experiencing a bug in Adobe InDesign (latest version) running on macOS Sequoia 15.5 using a MacBook Pro. When Caps Lock is on and I press the spacebar while typing, instead of inserting a space, InDesign types a string of random characters like “HNY6.”> >This issue happens consistently and seems isolated to InDesign. Other apps (like Notes or Pages) do not show this behavior. I’ve confirmed the problem still occurs after disabling third-party keyboard tools and checking input… more

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8. 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);> > >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… more

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9. 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:> >pgsql> Copy> Edit> 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.

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   Adobe InDesign Team

10. 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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11. 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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12. 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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13. 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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14. 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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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. > > >Adobe InDesign 19.5.4 (also tried previous versions such as 20.4.1)> >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. > >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. > >Crashed app, incomplete work, and failed accessible document. > >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… more

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16. Close/Minimize/Maximize buttons are hidden under the top menu on Mac OS

    > >For some reason the very top bar of the InDesign window is hidden underneath the top menu (File, Edit, etc.), making it impossible to minimize or move the window to another monitor. Currently the only solution I've found is to unplug my external monitor's HDMI cable from my Macbook which forces the InDesign window to appear properly.> >

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17. Highlighting text and trying to change font or color of font is not working.

    > >Highlighting text and trying to change font or color of font is not working.> >

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18. 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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19. 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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20. 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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