Adobe InDesign: Bugs
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ID crashes inserting pictures
ID crashes inserting multiple pictures, one by one.
When the crash occurs, I can't do anything—neither save nor go back.
Little bit annoying because it's crashing every twenty minutes.
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SVG arrows point the wrong direction, so fix that
We rely on SVG for our technical diagrams, but InDesign renders them incorrectly. For some reason, all arrowheads point due east in InDesign, regardless of the alignment of the line they reside on.
Every browser I tried renders the attached SVG correctly. Let's get this fixed, guys. Thanks...
Wait, you can't attach an SVG here? That's brilliant, Adobe. It's a fundamental format in the domain of these applications. So let me spend my time zipping files up...
OK, no Zip files either? WTF? I can't wait to banish Adobe from our firm. Absolutely disrespectful, customer-robbing trash.
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l'import d'image fait buger le logiciel
Depuis plusieurs semaines, lorsque j'importe un fichier (jpeg, png, eps, ...) dans mon design l'application est ralentie voir à l'arrêt.; Le curseur se transforme en roue de chargement. Je ne peux plus fermer le fichier et l'application. Je suis obligé de passer par le gstionnaire de tâche.
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Unable to deselect image in latest update
When selected multiple boxes (image, text, graphic etc.) In the latest update (21.4) I am unable to deselect the image box using shift if there is an image placed which I used to be able to do. I am currently selecting what I need manually which is a pain when dealing with lots of elements.
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ID very slow in scrolling with many tables
When a document has many tables, even if small ones, scrolling is abysmally slow. You can't work on it, since you can't even stop scrolling when expected, since ID continue scrolling to previous or following pages as it likes.
I had this same document in CS6 on a Mac mini Quad-Core 2012. It was faster than with the latest ID on a Mac mini M4 Pro.
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Puntero de mouse queda trabado con icono de reloj y permite trabajar a medias
Apenas se abre el programa y selecciono una herramienta, el puntero queda trabado con ese icono, permite seleccionar menues pero no puedo hacer nada mas y es mucho peor cuando inserto una imagen, se crashea todo y es imposible tener un flujo de trabajo, no se soluciona incluso al reiniciar el programa. La unica forma de salir es a través de el finalizardor de tareas.
No puedo deshacer ninguna accion y los menues que se abren estas en blanco.1 vote -
InDesign 2026 21.5.1.73 : Concatenation of "Font Style" in the "Font Family" field: "Character Styles" functions
InDesign 2026 21.5.1.73
Concatenation of "Font Style" in the "Font Family" field:
"Character Styles" functions
If I apply only a "Font Style" without specifying the "Font Family" part, when I apply the style to text, it adds "Font Style" next to "Font Family" (not normal) and also within "Font Style" (normal).Example with "Futura std" in "Paragraph Styles" + "Bold Condensed" in "Character Styles"
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Tables are causing a crash every time I attempt to split or merge a cell in a table.
In Adobe InDesign 2026 (21.5.1) I am unable to work in tables. Any time I attempt to merge two cells or split a cell vertically or horizontally I experience a crash. I had to downgrade to 20.5.5 to get tables to work correctly. MacOS Tahoe Version 26.2.2.
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copy paste illustrator zu indesign (und andersrum)
Wieso kann nicht einfach, wie von allen anderen Programmen, zwischen Illustrator und Indesign copy/paste verwendet werden (und von Indesign zu Illustrator) ?
Ich will nicht zig mal herumprobieren welche Voreinstellungen jetzt die richtigen sind damit ein Teil des Kopierten ankommt und der Rest nicht oder wieder ein PDF eingefügt wird ohne dass ich weiter am Text arbeiten kann.Und wieso stürzt das neue Indesing so oft ab bei copy/paste?
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Mp4 export – create animated posts for social media directly in Indesign
In Indesign hat man alles um sinnvoll layouten zu können und sogar die Möglichkeit einfache Animationen einzubauen. Wieso wird der professionelle Workflow nicht verbessert und ein Mp4 Export direkt in Indesign integriert?
Wieso soll ich auf Adobe Express oder Canva ausweichen oder Dritthersteller Workaround-Plugins verwenden, um einfache animierte Social Media Posts zu erstelllen. Animate und After Effects sind viel zu kompliziert um z.B. ein Balkendiagramm schnell zu animieren. Indesign kann es ja bereits nur der Export fehlt.1 vote -
Disconnected from Share for Review link
I'm unable to
a) open the share for review link in Chrome (I get a Disconnected error) and
b) I can't see any annotations (pins, highlights, and contextual markers) via InDesign review window. I can only see the comments attached to each spreadAI tells me that: My Share for Review link is no longer synced to Adobe’s cloud review servers.
Going to adobe.com/files (Creative Cloud > Home > Your Files) = also gives me a disconnected error.
When I check my account on the top right (in Creative Cloud) = I only see the preload screen like its about to populate
Going to account.adobe.com (in Desktop) = also gives me a preload screen
Yes, the show annotations option is on in InDesign.I'm guessing Adobe is currently ******** itself – or there's a bug with Share for Review or perhaps its just with my account?
My details:
InDesign: 21.5.1
Mac OS 26.5.2I'm unable to
a) open the share for review link in Chrome (I get a Disconnected error) and
b) I can't see any annotations (pins, highlights, and contextual markers) via InDesign review window. I can only see the comments attached to each spreadAI tells me that: My Share for Review link is no longer synced to Adobe’s cloud review servers.
Going to adobe.com/files (Creative Cloud > Home > Your Files) = also gives me a disconnected error.
When I check my account on the top right (in Creative Cloud) = I only see the preload screen like its…1 vote -
InDesign window opening between two monitors
In InDesign 2026 (v 21.51), I'm having troubles opening files by right-clicking on them in my Microsoft File Explorer. I'll have InDesign running, but with the program window collapsed. Then when I try to right click an INDD file and select to open it with InDesign 2026, the program window pops up and opens the file, but the window is split between my two external monitors and the aspect ration is off. Then I end up having to shut InDesign down entirely to get it to revert back. This only happens so far when the program window is collapsed to my taskbar - but it's been happening for several months to no avail with prior updates.
In InDesign 2026 (v 21.51), I'm having troubles opening files by right-clicking on them in my Microsoft File Explorer. I'll have InDesign running, but with the program window collapsed. Then when I try to right click an INDD file and select to open it with InDesign 2026, the program window pops up and opens the file, but the window is split between my two external monitors and the aspect ration is off. Then I end up having to shut InDesign down entirely to get it to revert back. This only happens so far when the program window is collapsed…
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[Data Merge] MacRoman special characters corrupted after updating data source in InDesign 21.5.1
Product version: Adobe InDesign 21.5.1
Operating system: macOS 26.5.2
Last working version: Adobe InDesign 21.4.1Description:
Since updating to InDesign 21.5/21.5.1, Data Merge incorrectly decodes special characters in legacy MacRoman tab-delimited TXT data sources.
The same data sources and InDesign documents work correctly in InDesign 21.4.1. In InDesign 21.5.1, special characters such as German umlauts, ß and accented characters become corrupted when “Update Data Source” is used.
Selecting the source with these import settings does not resolve the problem:
- Delimiter: Tab
- Encoding: ASCII
- Platform: Macintosh
Re-selecting the data source with the same options also does not reliably restore the characters.
Steps to reproduce:
- Create a tab-delimited TXT data source encoded as Western Mac OS Roman/MacRoman.
- Include values containing characters such as ä, ö, ü, Ä, Ö, Ü, ß and é.
- Connect the file through the Data Merge panel.
- Modify the data source without changing its encoding.
- Choose “Update Data Source” in InDesign 21.5.1.
- Check the merged-data preview.
Expected result:
The updated data is read using the original MacRoman import settings, and all special characters remain unchanged.
Actual result:
After updating the data source, special characters are decoded incorrectly and appear as unrelated characters.
Regression:
The identical documents and data sources work correctly in InDesign 21.4.1 on the same Mac. Rolling back from 21.5.1 to 21.4.1 resolves the problem immediately.
This may be related to the new UTF-8 and multiline Data Merge implementation introduced in InDesign 21.5. Please ensure that updating a data source continues to respect legacy encoding and platform settings.
Product version: Adobe InDesign 21.5.1
Operating system: macOS 26.5.2
Last working version: Adobe InDesign 21.4.1Description:
Since updating to InDesign 21.5/21.5.1, Data Merge incorrectly decodes special characters in legacy MacRoman tab-delimited TXT data sources.
The same data sources and InDesign documents work correctly in InDesign 21.4.1. In InDesign 21.5.1, special characters such as German umlauts, ß and accented characters become corrupted when “Update Data Source” is used.
Selecting the source with these import settings does not resolve the problem:
- Delimiter: Tab
- Encoding: ASCII
- Platform: Macintosh
Re-selecting the data source with the same options also does not reliably restore the characters.
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can't resize the program window
I can't resize the program window from the either side or from any corner. Sometimes if i keep trying, it will eventually work, but other times I could try 10 times and it won't resize.
We are using Windows 11 Pro with dual monitors.1 vote -
collapsed palette panels on the right side don't open
Collapsed palette panels on the right side don't always open when clicked on, it may work for a while but then stops until I reset my workspace, then it works for a while and then stops again. Clicking icons (sometimes) does not open the palette panels. Resetting the workspace fixes it. We are using Windows 11 Pro. Coworkers have the same issues.
InDesign version 21.5.1 ME1 vote -
Adobe Fonts Font Family: Adobe Kannada (Bold Weight)
Product: Adobe Fonts
Font Family: Adobe Kannada (Bold Weight)
Component: OpenType Ligature Rules / Complex Script Shaping
Operating System / App: Adobe World-Ready Layout Engine (Photoshop / InDesign)Title: Broken OpenType Ligature Mapping for "cha ottu" (ಚ್ಚ) in Bold Weight
Description:
In the "Adobe Kannada" font family, complex text shaping for the ಚ (cha) ottu functions correctly in the Regular weight. However, when switched to the Bold weight, the OpenType ligature rules mapping is broken. Instead of rendering a bold cha ottu, it outputs a ಜ (ja) or ja ottu glyph.Steps to Replicate:
1. Type a word requiring a cha ottu (e.g., ಚ್ಚ) using the Adobe World-Ready Layout in Photoshop or InDesign.
2. Set the font weight to Regular (displays correctly).
3. Change the font weight to Bold.Observed Result:
The sub-script incorrectly transforms into a ja shape (ಜ) or ja ottu instead of maintaining the bolded cha ottu structure.Expected Result:
The glyph should maintain a consistent cha ottu mapping across all weights, updating only the visual weight/thickness of the subscript.Additional Context:
Filing this so that the Typekit cloud asset can be updated. This will ensure that the next time the font syncs across Creative Cloud, the ottu renders accurately for print and digital publishing.Product: Adobe Fonts
Font Family: Adobe Kannada (Bold Weight)
Component: OpenType Ligature Rules / Complex Script Shaping
Operating System / App: Adobe World-Ready Layout Engine (Photoshop / InDesign)Title: Broken OpenType Ligature Mapping for "cha ottu" (ಚ್ಚ) in Bold Weight
Description:
In the "Adobe Kannada" font family, complex text shaping for the ಚ (cha) ottu functions correctly in the Regular weight. However, when switched to the Bold weight, the OpenType ligature rules mapping is broken. Instead of rendering a bold cha ottu, it outputs a ಜ (ja) or ja ottu glyph.Steps to Replicate:
1. Type a word requiring a…1 vote -
Drop Shadow Bug
- ID 21.5.1; Mac OS Tahoe 26.5.2
- Steps: • Create new rectangle; fill with any color • Rotate to be ≠ 0° • Add shadow • Move
- Shadow should not change distance from object (except as a result of changing distance property in drop shadow menu)
- Drop shadow distance unpredictably changes when object moves.
- Attached.
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Box with gradient feather printing differently to a box with solid colour
I have two boxes side-by-side, both the same process colour. When printing, the box with a gradient feather prints a different colour to the solid coloured box. It works on most colours, but if it's a lighter colour it prints incorrectly.
If I 'Print as image' it works, but that doesn't solve the problem when sending to a commercial printer. This is happening on multiple printers, so not a printer issue. It's how InDesign is handling anything with transparency.The colour mix I'm using is C27 M11 Y17 K2
Windows 11
InDesign 21.5.11 vote -
alt+scroll wheel messes with hotkeys because of sticky alt key
Whenever I use the alt key with scroll to zoom, the top menu becomes underlined. That's a built in windows fetaure from the days before mice. The difficulty is, if I then press V for Selection, it instead opens the View menu. I have to be careful to hit escape after zooming this way, which is inconvenient.
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Double-clicking one document in a Book can open every selected document and leave InDesign trapped in recovery
InDesign version: 21.5.1 x64
Operating system: Windows 11Steps to reproduce
Open an InDesign Book containing many documents — in my case, approximately 80.
Select all documents in the Book panel in order to export the complete book to PDF.
After the export is finished, double-click one particular document in the Book panel because you want to open only that document.
InDesign begins opening every document that remained selected after the PDF export.Expected result
Double-clicking a particular document should open only the document that was double-clicked.
If opening every selected document is considered intentional behaviour, InDesign should at least:
warn the user that a large number of documents are about to be opened;
ask for confirmation;
provide a clear way to cancel the entire operation after it has started.Actual result
InDesign starts opening every previously selected document without warning or confirmation. There is no practical way to cancel the overall operation.
In my case, every document also displays a modal dialog asking whether the document’s hyphenation exceptions or the current user-dictionary settings should be used. However, this dialog is not a cancellation mechanism: both Yes and No continue opening the documents, and there is no Cancel button for the overall operation. The only apparent way to stop the process is to force-terminate InDesign.
Paradoxically, without these dictionary-conflict dialogs, InDesign would silently open all approximately 80 documents without asking anything at all.
Force-terminating InDesign can make the situation considerably worse. On the next launch, InDesign may attempt to recover or reopen the large number of documents that were open when the application was terminated. The application can therefore become trapped in another long and effectively uncontrollable sequence during startup. Restarting InDesign no longer provides an obvious way out.
An experienced user may know that deleting or moving the contents of the InDesign Recovery folder can interrupt this cycle. An ordinary user cannot reasonably be expected to know where this hidden recovery data is stored or that it must be removed manually. From the user’s perspective, InDesign may appear permanently broken, leaving reinstallation as the only apparent remedy.
The retained multiple selection is particularly easy to overlook because the row that was double-clicked is highlighted differently from the other selected rows. A user can therefore reasonably believe that the double-click applies only to that document.
I use and pay for Adobe InDesign on behalf of the Szent Jeromos Katolikus Bibliatársulat (St Jerome Catholic Bible Society) for professional Bible publishing. This occurred immediately after successfully generating the complete PDF of a 1,504-page Bible. A professional publishing application should not allow one accidental double-click to launch an application-blocking operation involving approximately 80 documents, offer no usable cancellation mechanism, and then potentially prevent the application from starting normally after forced termination.
InDesign version: 21.5.1 x64
Operating system: Windows 11Steps to reproduce
Open an InDesign Book containing many documents — in my case, approximately 80.
Select all documents in the Book panel in order to export the complete book to PDF.
After the export is finished, double-click one particular document in the Book panel because you want to open only that document.
InDesign begins opening every document that remained selected after the PDF export.Expected result
Double-clicking a particular document should open only the document that was double-clicked.
If opening every selected document is considered intentional behaviour, InDesign should at…
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