Unable to delete an object in InDesign, bug?

1. How do you delete an object in InDesign?
2. Why can I not delete a swatch in InDesign?
3. How do you edit locked items in InDesign?
4. How do I delete text in InDesign?
5. What are CMYK color separations?
6. How do I delete a color swatch in InDesign?
7. How do I get rid of the color theme tool in InDesign?
8. Why is my InDesign file locked?
9. Can't select anything in InDesign?
10. How do I unlock a master page?

How do you delete an object in InDesign?

Here's how to delete objects: Using either selection tool, select the object or objects you want to delete and then press the Delete key or Backspace key. You can also delete a selected item by choosing Edit –> Clear. Choosing Edit –> Cut or pressing Command+X or Ctrl+X also removes a selected object.

Why can I not delete a swatch in InDesign?

Unless you change or delete that graphic, you won't be able to remove the color swatch. However, occassionally, the color is really stuck, usually due to some kind of minor document corruption. One of the best ways to get the document back on track is to use File > Export to create an InDesign Interchange (INX) file.

How do you edit locked items in InDesign?

When you select a locked object, you can change attributes such as color.
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Lock or unlock objects

1. To lock the objects, choose Object > Lock.
2. To unlock an object, click the lock icon.
3. To unlock the objects on the current spread, choose Object > Unlock All On Spread.

How do I delete text in InDesign?

To remove paragraph and character formatting, click the Clear Overrides icon , or choose Clear Overrides from the Paragraph Styles panel. To remove character overrides, but preserve paragraph formatting overrides, hold down Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac OS) as you click the Clear Overrides icon.

What are CMYK color separations?

CMYK printing is also called the colour separation or four-colour-process. The colours are individually applied, starting with black, and then the rest of the process colours are applied in the order- cyan, magenta and yellow.

How do I delete a color swatch in InDesign?

To check for and remove unwanted color swatches in your file: click the upper right corner of the Swatches palette, and choose Select All Unused, then click the trash can to delete.

How do I get rid of the color theme tool in InDesign?

Pressing the ESC key will clear the colors from the panel, or pressing the Option key will temporarily enable the tool to collect a new theme.

Why is my InDesign file locked?

Like you delete all other files? When you open an InDesign file it creates an idlk (indesign lock) file until you close the file. This prevents that the same file is not opened simultaneously.

Can't select anything in InDesign?

Adobe InDesign: Why Can't I Select Anything?

• Window > Pages panel.
• Double click the left master page icon to display the left master page.
• Select the Selection tool (the black arrow)
• Edit > Select All.
• Edit > Cut.
• Double click a Body page icon to display the appropriate body page.
• Edit > Paste in Place.

How do I unlock a master page?

To override (access) one master item at a time, CMD+SHIFT-click/CTRL+SHIFT-click on the master page item. It will unlock, override, and become a document page item.