Opening InDesign files

[robins14862503]

I just downloaded InDesign again, after not having it for about a year. I tried to open an old file, and I can't get anything but a small box with the name of the file on it. I tried creating a new file, and I get the same thing.  They both look like this, but with the appropriate file name where it says Book 1 in this photo. What am I missing?

[smoothsea · Accepted solution]

Hi,

The file that you are opening is a book document, which is simply a container for holding Indesign files. They are used in long documents, for example each chapter might be a separate Indesign document and the book file is used to hold the whole thing together (as well as many other features).

A book document should have the extension .indb, whereas an actual Indesign file has the extension .indd.

Regards,

Malcolm

[robins14862503]

Well, rats. That stinks. But, thanks for the info. I guess I have to suck it up and start from nothing, because that's all I could find. Thank you!

[Zaid Al Hilali]

Apparently you need to create a normal InDesign document, simply go to File > New > Document

[SanyamTalwar]

Hi,

Can you please share the file at santalwa@adobe.com?

Regards

Sanyam Talwar