How to import Word text without "hidden text"

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How to import Word text (* .docx) without "hidden text" into InDesign?

[Migintosh]

I don't have a copy of Word to check this out with, but are you talking about a Word file that has edits? Here's an example:

ORIGINAL: I'm going to the library to borrow a book.

EDITED: I'm going to the store to buy a book.

When you place the Word file into InDesign, you get this:

I'm going to the librarystore to borrowbuy a book.

If that's the problem, you open the Word file and find "accept changes" (or something like that). I haven't done it in years, but that's what I think you might mean. If not, someone will be along with a better answer.

[vinny38 · Accepted solution]

Hi

Here's how I would do it:

Step 1: In Microsoft Word:

1. create a custom character style in Word. Set it as "hidden". (I put it in red in the example below for better viewing)
2. Use the Word Search/Replace feature to Search hidden text and replace by the character style you created.
3. Save and close

Step 2: In Indesign:

1. Open Conditional text panel. Create a condition (let's call it "invisible")
2. Use the INDD Search/Replace feature to search Word character style and replace by "invisible" condition.
3. Finally, hide it using Conditional text panel.

Hope that helps

Vinny