Adobe InDesign: Bugs
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PDF preset: color output settings aren't being applied V21.0.2
My company has been using the same PDF preset for a couple of years now. Since updating to V21.0.2, the color output settings specified in the preset are not being applied. I tried creating a new preset and the color output settings are still the default, instead of the very specific color settings I need applied for the print vendor we send files to.
9 votesHi Todd,
Could you share more details about the PDF Preset? What were the Color Output settings that are no longer getting applied in 21.0.2, can you show us some screengrabs?
If possible, share the .joboptions file.
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Moves with arrow keys do not apply to objects if cursor is hovering over a link
- Place an image or a PDF in an InDesign file
- Create a text frame/shape/any object
- Select the object you just created with direct select tool (keep it selected)
- Move your mouse to hover over the link so that the center circle link highlight shows. Do not select the linked image, just hover over it.
- Press and hold an arrow key to try and move object.
In CC2024 19.3: If I hover over a link with my mouse, the selected object moves as expected with the arrow keys.
In CC2025 20.2: If I hover over a link with my mouse, the selected object does not move with the arrow keys. Only when I move my cursor off the link will the selected object move (or jump to catch up to my previous use of the arrow keys)
This is a very annoying bug as when I'm trying to adjust objects, I'm not consciously picking where I "park" my mouse in my layout as I adjust objects. This slows down work considerably and might unintentionally create errors.
Macbook Pro Sequoia 15.3.2
InDesign 20.2- Place an image or a PDF in an InDesign file
- Create a text frame/shape/any object
- Select the object you just created with direct select tool (keep it selected)
- Move your mouse to hover over the link so that the center circle link highlight shows. Do not select the linked image, just hover over it.
- Press and hold an arrow key to try and move object.
In CC2024 19.3: If I hover over a link with my mouse, the selected object moves as expected with the arrow keys.
In CC2025 20.2: If I hover over a link with my mouse, the…
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Accessible PDF exports paragraph lines in individual content containers
Steps:
1. Create a simple InDesign file, and type in a paragraph on several lines, apply any paragraph style
2. Export to a tagged PDF and examine the <P> tag in the Tags paneExpected result: The entire paragraph is in one content container
Actual result: Each line of text is in its own content container. The paragraph is really hard to read in the PDF when pressing Down Arrow with NVDA or JAWS. This causes each line to be read separately, e.g. with NVDA the default is to have "Use screen layout" as Off.
In InDesign lines can be quite short because of the layout, making this a significant usability concern, because users can't read the text as expected with settings that work well in other PDFs or the web. They are forced to figure out alternate settings/navigation options just to read a paragraph.
When I export a paragraph on multiple lines from Microsoft Word it is placed in a single content container in the <P> tag in PDF.
I am using InDesign 20.2.
Older version of this issue: https://indesign.uservoice.com/forums/601180-adobe-indesign-bugs/suggestions/33755254-accessible-pdf-exported-from-id-contains-spans-in
Thank you in advance for looking into this!
Steps:
1. Create a simple InDesign file, and type in a paragraph on several lines, apply any paragraph style
2. Export to a tagged PDF and examine the <P> tag in the Tags paneExpected result: The entire paragraph is in one content container
Actual result: Each line of text is in its own content container. The paragraph is really hard to read in the PDF when pressing Down Arrow with NVDA or JAWS. This causes each line to be read separately, e.g. with NVDA the default is to have "Use screen layout" as Off.
In InDesign lines can be…
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QR-code color does not get updated with changed color swatch
If I change a colour in the Swatches Panel that has been used in a QR-Code, the QR code does not automatically update. I have to open the “Edit QR-Code” options dialogue to validate the colour (select it again). As you can see in the screenshot, the changed colour is selected but not reflected in the QR-Code that it has been applied to.
The expected result would be that that the QR-code color updates as soon as the color swatch has been changed.
InDesign 2025 (20.1.0.71)
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[ID-4255594]Hidden spreads are included in Table of Contents
When you hide spreads, their individual page numbers change appropriately, but when you look at the table of contents and update that, the hidden pages still appear and the page numbers do not match those shown on the pages themselves.
I am using version 20.0.1 x649 votesHi,
Thank you for reporting the issue. We have been able to reproduce the issue and it is currently under investigation.
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Adobe InDesign Team
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Can't apply colour swatches in swatches pallette
Indesign version 20.0.1
Mac OS Sequoia 15.1.1Steps:
1. Create or open a document
2. Create or select any text box or picture box
3. Select any colour in the Swatches panel
4. The colour swatch will hilite for a second when clicked, but then deselects and the colour is NOT applied to the object
5. Same is true for text: Cannot apply any colour to text using the Swatches panel.
6. Using the "Color" panel however does allow you to apply colours using CMYK or other spaces.Additional Notes:
- Already tried manually deleting caches and preference files from user library
- Already tried command-option-control-shift while starting Indesign to delete preferences
- Rebooted Mac several times and also zapped PRAM
- Only started happening today (I think Indesign was auto-updated by CC)Indesign version 20.0.1
Mac OS Sequoia 15.1.1Steps:
1. Create or open a document
2. Create or select any text box or picture box
3. Select any colour in the Swatches panel
4. The colour swatch will hilite for a second when clicked, but then deselects and the colour is NOT applied to the object
5. Same is true for text: Cannot apply any colour to text using the Swatches panel.
6. Using the "Color" panel however does allow you to apply colours using CMYK or other spaces.Additional Notes:
- Already tried manually deleting caches and preference files from…9 votes -
Drawing glitches when placing transparent PNGs in RGB documents on monitors with specific color profiles
Applicable to Any Version of Mac/InDesign
When using an EIZO color management monitor with a profile created by ColorNavigator where "Reflect Black Level in Tone Curve" is enabled, placing a transparent PNG into an RGB document causes severe drawing issues, rendering the document almost unusable.
This issue occurs only when GPU rendering is enabled and does not happen with CPU rendering. Additionally, it does not occur when placing a transparent PNG in a CMYK document.
Even under the same conditions, this issue does not occur in Photoshop or Illustrator, only in InDesign.
While creating a profile with "Reflect Black Level in Tone Curve" turned off can avoid this issue, this setting is crucial for accurate proofing in Photoshop, so turning it off is not a viable solution.
This appears to be a problem with GPU-based rendering in InDesign. I hope this can be fixed.
特定のカラープロファイルを当てたモニタ上で、RGBドキュメントに透過PNGを貼ると描画が崩れる
Mac/InDesignのバージョンは問わない
EIZOカラーマネジメントモニタ上で、ColorNavigatorで「黒レベルを階調特性を反映する」をオンにしたプロファイルを使用しているとき、RGBドキュメント上に透過付きPNGを配置するとドキュメントの描画が操作できないレベルで崩れます。
これはGPU表示をオンにしていると発生し、CPU表示では起きません。
またCMYKドキュメントでは、透過PNGを配置しても発生しません。同じ条件下でも、PhotoshopやIllustratorでは描画の崩れは発生しません。InDesignのみで発生します。
「黒レベルを階調特性を反映する」をオフにしたプロファイルを作成すれば発生しませんが、この項目はPhotoshop上での校正表示に影響を与えるため、オフにはできません。
InDesignのGPUを使った描画に問題があります。修正を希望します。
Applicable to Any Version of Mac/InDesign
When using an EIZO color management monitor with a profile created by ColorNavigator where "Reflect Black Level in Tone Curve" is enabled, placing a transparent PNG into an RGB document causes severe drawing issues, rendering the document almost unusable.
This issue occurs only when GPU rendering is enabled and does not happen with CPU rendering. Additionally, it does not occur when placing a transparent PNG in a CMYK document.
Even under the same conditions, this issue does not occur in Photoshop or Illustrator, only in InDesign.
While creating a profile with "Reflect Black Level…
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Multi-character input from Indic keyboards failing
Tested in InDesign 2023 18.5.1 and 2024 19.1, on Mac OS Ventura 13.4
Several Indic keyboard layouts include keys that input a sequence of more than one character as a shortcut for typing the common –ra,, r–, or other syllabic forms that Unicode encodes as a sequence of multiple characters. So, for example, the Mac Sinhala keyboard assigns the following multi-character sequences to individual keys:
[`] = ්ර (rakārānsaya, U+0DCA U+200D U+0DBB)
[Shift]+[`] = ර් (repaya, U+0DBB U+0DCA U+200D)
[Shift]+[H] = ්ය (yansaya, U+0DCA U+200D U+0DBA)
But in InDesign only the first character of each sequence is input, the second and third characters are not input. I have tested the same keyboards in multiple other programs, including Adobe programs such as Illustrator, and they work find everywhere except InDesign.
I have found the same problem with Indic multi-character keys testing the Mac Hindi, Kannada, Sinhala, and Telugu keyboards, so it seems to be a general problem with keyboards that input more than one character from a single keystroke.
Tested in InDesign 2023 18.5.1 and 2024 19.1, on Mac OS Ventura 13.4
Several Indic keyboard layouts include keys that input a sequence of more than one character as a shortcut for typing the common –ra,, r–, or other syllabic forms that Unicode encodes as a sequence of multiple characters. So, for example, the Mac Sinhala keyboard assigns the following multi-character sequences to individual keys:
[`] = ්ර (rakārānsaya, U+0DCA U+200D U+0DBB)
[Shift]+[`] = ර් (repaya, U+0DBB U+0DCA U+200D)
[Shift]+[H] = ්ය (yansaya, U+0DCA U+200D U+0DBA)
But in InDesign only the first character of each sequence is input, the second…
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Footnote: Problems with Small caps when using World-Ready Paragraph Composer
ID 23 and 24: When the Footnote Text Paragraph Style has World-Ready Paragraph Composer enabled, then there is a problem with formatting in the first line of the footnote: Starting from Footnote 10, the problem appears. When Small Caps is applied (via open type font) then the style is applied to 1 letter before the styled text range and 1 letter at the end of the text is not styled as should be. So the staling is shifted for 1 letter regarding the applied style. When the footnote number is 3 digits, then the styling is shifted by 2 letters.
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Opening a file with missing fonts freezes InDesign
Opening a file that has missing fonts freezes InDesign for a minute or so. Every document with missing fonts does this. If I manually activate the font and then try opening the same document again, there is no freeze.
InDesign 17.2.1, macOS Monterey (latest)
My coworker is on Catalina and has the same freeze too.9 votesFix for this issue is now available in the latest release of InDesign 2022 - that is, InDesign 17.4 version.
Please update to this version to get the fix.
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Adobe InDesign team
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[ID-4261015]Can't grab window
When working on an InDesign file, when I need to grab the InDesign window (by clicking and dragging) and move it, I usually have to make three attempts before my mouse "catches" the window. InDesign 17.2, Mac Studio OS 12.3.1. It's very random when it works and not works, but mostly it doesn't work on the first attempt.
9 votesHi,
Thank you for reporting the issue. We have been able to reproduce the issue and it is currently under investigation.
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Adobe InDesign Team
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Error(#14, #18, #22, #23, #33, #39, #40) while trying to publish your documents using Publish Online in InDesign
Hi,
I work on InDesign 16.1 on macOS Big Sur 11.2.1.
Since April 2nd, error #18 PublishOnline has been occurring when I try to publish online any of my documents. I tried on several computers and it still failed at 98%. I also tried with a blank file and the problem was there too. My files work well when opened with another account.
Please find attached a screenshot of the error as well as a test file. I tried every solution on the help center and it didn't work. Could the issue come from my account? What solutions can you suggest? It's my working tool and I really need a quick solution. Many thanks in advance for your help.Hi,
I work on InDesign 16.1 on macOS Big Sur 11.2.1.
Since April 2nd, error #18 PublishOnline has been occurring when I try to publish online any of my documents. I tried on several computers and it still failed at 98%. I also tried with a blank file and the problem was there too. My files work well when opened with another account.
Please find attached a screenshot of the error as well as a test file. I tried every solution on the help center and it didn't work. Could the issue come from my account? What solutions can you…9 votesWhile trying to publish your documents using Publish Online in InDesign, you get the following error.
An error occurred while uploading your document. Please try again.
To resolve this issue, try the solution corresponding to the Error code in the table available on Troubleshoot Publish Online errors.
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PDF comments importation Issue (wrong position)
- Indesign 16.1 Windows 10
- Create a text with no stroke, duplicate it and add a stroke. Export a pdf, insert comments in adobe acrobat, the import the pdf comments in Indesign.
- The PDF comments should be imported a their position.
- The PDF comments are not imported on their position on the text with a stroke.
I have an issue when I import PDF comments :
The issue is that comments are displaced and not aligned at their correct location in the Indd project doc that make the PDF.I spent some times on this, and found the reason :
If your text has a stroke, then the comments wil be displaced.
If your text has no stroke, no issue.On the pic attached, you can see on the left, the inserted comment on the PDF, and on the right, The imported comments on Indesign.
Thank you
- Indesign 16.1 Windows 10
- Create a text with no stroke, duplicate it and add a stroke. Export a pdf, insert comments in adobe acrobat, the import the pdf comments in Indesign.
- The PDF comments should be imported a their position.
- The PDF comments are not imported on their position on the text with a stroke.
I have an issue when I import PDF comments :
The issue is that comments are displaced and not aligned at their correct location in the Indd project doc that make the PDF.I spent some times on this, and found the reason :
If…9 votes -
Table header line (below) disappears half when editing text in InCopy
We encounter an unusual behavior with table lines.
When an editor edits text in InCopy and saves the changes, half of the line below the table’s headers disappears. See screenshots “Before” (expected result) and “After” (actual result) the editing. The structure of these particular tables is quite complex.
We use Adobe InDesign/InCopy, version 15.1.3 x64, in combination with the WoodWing Studio Editorial System.
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inDesign 16.1 - New version(s) do not keep color settings for documents
Just one more thing to check EVERY time I look at the document.
Reverts to ---- Emulate Adobe inDesign 2.0 CMS Off
ISSUE
A. Even after changing the Color Settings in an open document when I switch apps and come back the Colors Settings have reverted ---- Emulate Adobe inDesign 2.0 CMS Off ---- this is really, really annoying.B. Opening a document that had been saved in the current version - the Color Settings did not save with the document -
I just made my regular preference without a document open - quit the program reopened -- the Color Settings defaulted back to the Adobe 2.0....
HOWEVER that time the document I had switched and saved kept the Color Settings.
Just one more thing to check EVERY time I look at the document.
Reverts to ---- Emulate Adobe inDesign 2.0 CMS Off
ISSUE
A. Even after changing the Color Settings in an open document when I switch apps and come back the Colors Settings have reverted ---- Emulate Adobe inDesign 2.0 CMS Off ---- this is really, really annoying.B. Opening a document that had been saved in the current version - the Color Settings did not save with the document -
I just made my regular preference without a document open - quit the program reopened -- the Color…
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Table borders, strokes, artifacted in InDesign problem
InDesign ver. 16.1 (2021): Table borders and strokes created on a separate layer and artifacted in InDesign are not tagged as artifacts when converted to PDF.
Close to a hundred "Path Object" errors flagged by the PAC 3 Accessibility Checker which we are required to use. The problem is none of these borders and strokes can be accessed in Acrobat with the Reading Order tool and therefore cannot be marqueed as artifacts. They are simply “not available” in Acrobat, yet PAC 3 flags them as “Path Object Not Tagged” errors.
~ Replacing tables with paragraph borders (on single layer) in InDesign results in same issue in Acrobat - paragraph borders are tagged as errors by PAC 3 and cannot be accessed.
~ Removing all Table Borders, Row Strokes and Column Strokes in InDesign Table Options does not help. PAC 3 still flags "non-existent" Row Strokes/borders as “Path Object Not Tagged” errors.InDesign ver. 16.1 (2021): Table borders and strokes created on a separate layer and artifacted in InDesign are not tagged as artifacts when converted to PDF.
Close to a hundred "Path Object" errors flagged by the PAC 3 Accessibility Checker which we are required to use. The problem is none of these borders and strokes can be accessed in Acrobat with the Reading Order tool and therefore cannot be marqueed as artifacts. They are simply “not available” in Acrobat, yet PAC 3 flags them as “Path Object Not Tagged” errors.
~ Replacing tables with paragraph borders (on single layer) in…9 votes -
cc library
Hi!
[Indesign 16.0.2, macbook with Catalina]
The CC Library freezes and i can't click any colors or elements. It is not possible to scroll in the library or change library. The issue sometimes is resolved when I restart the program but often not. I had this issue with an earlier version of Indesign too.9 votes -
Unable to type certain Hebrew letters with Diacritics on Mac
InDesign
ID CC 2017-2021; Hebrew (Middle East English)
Mac 10.14.6Description:
On mac, some letters with diacritics has lost their ability to produce diactritics and no longer work.The letters and how to type them with Hebrew script installed on system:
1. Vav Holam
2. Vav Shuruk
3. Shin
4. Sin
5. Lamed holamAn InDesign document is attached with samples and explanations.
Steps to Reproduce:
1. On a mac, add Hebrew Script to you system language.
2. Open InDesign Middle Eastern Version and create a text box with the a Right to left Text tool.
3. While the system script is set to Hebrew, try to type the following letters with the following shortcuts:
1. Vav Holam - Shift+u
2. Vav Shuruk - Atl+u
3. Shin - Shift+a
4. Sin - Alt+a
5. Lamed Holam - Shit+kActual Result:
1. Vav Holam - Shift+u Produce ו
2. Vav Shuruk - Atl+u Produce ו
3. Shin - Shift+u Produce ש
4. Sin - Atl+u Produce ש
5. Lamed Holam - Shit+k Produce לExpected Result::
1. Vav Holam - Shift+u Should Produce וֹ
2. Vav Shuruk - Alt+u Should Produce וּ
3. Shin - Shift+a Should Produce שׁ
4. Sin - Alt+a Should Produce שׂ
5. Lamed Holam - Shit+k Should Produce לֹThis was reported to Adobe Pre-Release on Oct 21, 2018 and nothing was done about it!
This report contains another letter with diacritics (number 5) that can't be typed in InDesign.
InDesign
ID CC 2017-2021; Hebrew (Middle East English)
Mac 10.14.6Description:
On mac, some letters with diacritics has lost their ability to produce diactritics and no longer work.The letters and how to type them with Hebrew script installed on system:
1. Vav Holam
2. Vav Shuruk
3. Shin
4. Sin
5. Lamed holamAn InDesign document is attached with samples and explanations.
Steps to Reproduce:
1. On a mac, add Hebrew Script to you system language.
2. Open InDesign Middle Eastern Version and create a text box with the a Right to left Text tool.
3. While the system…9 votes -
table summary
please make a way to attribute a table summary for export to PDF when tagging for accessibility
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Tags not Exporting Correctly and other Accessibility Issues
The latest versions of InDesign often does not export tags to PDF correctly. Other accessibility issues also tend to occur from time to time, but the most common is tagged artifacts lose their tags when exported to PDF. I backsave to InDesign 2019 and re export. All is consistently correct from that version. Would love for Adobe to look into this issue and correct. Our sight-impaired populations require software that makes accessibility easier with each upgrade, not harder. (Reinventing the process every few upgrades doesn't help either.) Thanks!
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