Adobe InDesign: Bugs
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InDesign fails to launch due to "Error: 0xc000012f"
For the last week or so, I have not been able to open InDesign. It seems it is the only Adobe programme causing me problems.
I've tried uninstalling and installing InDesign - nothing happens. I've sent a few bug reports, but haven't received any answer to how I get the programme to work.2 votesMany internal as well as external factors can cause the InDesign application to crash/freeze/hang.
Error 0xc000012f means that you lack the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable files which are prerequisites of the InDesign application.
A few workarounds are listed at Fix crash issues with InDesign.
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Data Merge - Images
Upon upgrading from CC2017 to CC2018, I am unable to data merge images. Opened previous files and the link PDF (image of QR Code) will not display.
I've re-installed 2017 and problem is solved.
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Can not start InDesign CC 2018
I can not start the InDesign CC 2018 after the update from CC 2017. The program did not start. Nothing happened. Need I some special rights, now? What could be the reason?
2 votesHello All,
We have fixed a number of crashes with InDesign’s latest Nov’17 update.
Please download the latest InDesign version (InDesign CC 13.0.1) for the fix.List of crashes and other issues that have been fixed with the update can be found at the below provided link:
https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/release-note/indesign-cc-13-0-1.htmlIf you are unable to see the update yet, go to Creative Cloud application, click on the context menu on the top right and click on Check for App Updates.
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pen constraining and / or snapping
Drawing with the pen tool snaps / constrains to fixed increments rendering it useless. This occurs even after turning off snap to guides and smart guides and using control to disable.
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2 votes
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Welcome screen freezes and does not disappear blocking workspace InDesign CC 2017
Work space is not visible and welcome screen doesn't disappear
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Custom GREP-queries are suddenly away
I had a nice collection of custom GREP queries. But suddenly they are away. They were numbered from 1 to 18. I'm very down to do this all again … Is there a way to find this again? Where are the custom queries saved? I updated from macOS 10.12.4 to macOS 10.12.5. Maybe that's the reason? Or is the reason that I had numbered them?
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: Balboa extra condensedFont continues to be missing after indication that it is synced
Font: Balboa extra condensed continues to be missing after indication that it is synced
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Persistent startup screen
When opening old ID documents frequently the startup screen hangs on the main screen. This happens specially after missing images, plug-ins an fonts warnings. Have to quit and relaunch ID...
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stroke window - drop down menu options
Indesign 20.5
In the stroke window there is functionality issue in the drop down menus - 'type' and 'start/end' for arrows etc. The drop down menu does not stay open to select an option. Very annoying and can't add arrows to lines. Also noticing the issue is in the toolbar as well for strokes.1 vote -
The cancel button to unsubscribe from my free trial is broken and I CANNOT FIND ANY OTHER WAY TO REPORT THE BUG.
The cancel button to unsubscribe from my free trial is broken and I CANNOT FIND ANY OTHER WAY TO REPORT THE BUG.
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macOS - Corrupt file when saving
Sometimes saving a indd file gets corrupted on macOS when running on apps on Apple's FileProvider.
Version of Adobe InDesign: Any version of InDesign above v19.5.4
Steps to reproduce the issues:
* Have a file on the cloud based on Apple's FileProvider;
* Open an InDesign file;
* Make some changes and save;Expected result: File is saved, not corrupted and uploaded to cloud;
Actual result: File sometimes is corruptThe error we receive is in attachment screenshot:
"Cannot open "18AnalysisNexusAlaskaLPGPDynamicJun25.indd".
The file "18AnalysisNexusAlaskaLPGPDynamicJun25.indd" is
damaged (Error code: 4)."There are no crashes on InDesign
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Change Format selection for "Change Case" disappears after altering Find Format
Indesign 2025
When searching for a style for which I want to perform a change case operation, it works fine. If I then want to change the style that I'm searching for, when I confirm that change and return to the main window of find/replace, the parameters for the "change format" window get wiped out...I believe this only happens with change case. I tested this by changing the case in the Basic formats to "all caps". I found that if I used any other parameter, or any other parameter in conjunction with the new "change case"...the "Change Format" parameters remained...but…1 vote -
URGENT: Add an "Empty Output" Option for Text Variables
Currently, InDesign text variables (e.g., Running Headers) always display the last non-empty value when the source is empty. While this behavior can be useful in some workflows, it causes major problems in others. In publishing and educational workflows, having an “empty” variable output display the previous value is unacceptable.
We urgently need a way to explicitly tell InDesign: “If the source is empty, display nothing (truly empty).”
Proposed Solutions:
- Introduce a new special character (e.g., “Null Variable Marker”) that, when placed in the source text, forces the variable to render as empty.
- Alternatively, provide an option in the…1 vote -
Critical Request: Disable Mandatory “Save As New Document” Behavior in Latest InDesign Versions
Dear Adobe InDesign Team,
Since the introduction of the most recent InDesign update (version 19.x and onward), our team has experienced a disruptive new behavior: InDesign frequently requires us to save working documents under a new name, even when opening files that have not changed location, permissions, or ownership.
This behavior appears arbitrary and is not user-configurable. It breaks a long-standing professional workflow and creates significant confusion due to the unnecessary proliferation of duplicate file versions. As a result, our team faces increased risk of:
• Publishing or sending incorrect versions of documents to clients
• Compromising file version control…1 vote -
Aparece que acedi a ficheiros que não acedi
Aparece que acedi a ficheiros que não acedi. Segue prints
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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 25happens when saving or adjusting, any time a dialog box should appear - including looking at the 'about indesign...' info!
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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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1%20Go%20to%20Previous%20View%20Button%20not%20working.indd 7070 KB -
4%20Resulting%20Interactive%20PDF.pdf 418 KB -
6%20following%20page%20navigated%20to.jpg 87 KB -
7%20page%20showing%20when%20button%20clicked.jpg 80 KB -
3%20Export%20to%20Interactive%20PDF%20set%20up.jpg 144 KB -
5%20initially%20viewed%20page%20in%20PDF.jpg 103 KB -
2%20Button%20set%20up%20in%20InDesign.jpg 128 KB
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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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