Feature summary of InDesign Beta (October 2024 release)

Learn about new features and enhancements in the October 2024 release of InDesign Beta (version 20.1).

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InDesign (Beta) is available for testing and feedback. Try it now to experience new features.

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Currently, the following features are only available in the InDesign (Beta) versions of English International and English North America.

Generate Effect to fill any shape

Create or select a shape in InDesign and Generate effect using a simple text prompt. You can also add the Shape description (optional) to add more context when generating the fill for the shape. You can also take inspiration from Sample effects.

InCopy on the web

Now, collaborate with content editors in real time while designers work on the InDesign document. Just assign the text elements in your InDesign document, and content editors can update the text in the browser with InCopy on the web.

Convert PDFs to InDesign files

Effortlessly convert PDFs to InDesign files in InDesign (Beta) to edit the layout and text while preserving design fidelity. The enhancements include, dragging and dropping PDFs into the InDesign app, nested ordered and unordered lists, spot colors, and gradients.

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