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1. Re: Is it possible to update all instances of a library item used in a document?
What kind of library item? An image or graphic? Something you've drawn in InDesign? A block of text?
In the case of external graphics (linked to a graphic outside of InDesign), it's easy. Edit the graphic (TIFF, AI file, etc) in the original application, and it will update in InDesign.
I think ID 5.5 has an Edit > Place and Link option which can create a link between the original (parent) object and a placed example.
However, InDesign cannot create such a link using a library.
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2. Re: Is it possible to update all instances of a library item used in a document?
These library items are graphics drawn in InDesign to look like screen controls like buttons, text boxes, drop lists etc.
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3. Re: Is it possible to update all instances of a library item used in a document?
Library objects do not work like the Macromedia "symbols" that Adobe inherited in Flash and Fireworks.
I don't know how, (what properties), you want to change relative to all instances of the object, but since it is a native InDesign-drawn object, there's a good chance you can use the Object tab of the Find/Change feature to change it's appearance throughout the document.
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4. Re: Is it possible to update all instances of a library item used in a document?
I wanted to change the stroke of numerous instances all at once. Didn't know about the the Object tab of the Find/Change feature. Very Cool - Thanks!