📥 Install an InDesign script

InDesign scripts automate tasks like batch exporting, formatting, or layout adjustments. Installing them is straightforward and enhances your workflow efficiency.

🧩 How to install a script in InDesign

1. Open InDesign.
2. Go to Window > Utilities > Scripts to open the Scripts panel.

3. In the Scripts panel, right-click on User and choose Reveal in Finder (macOS) or Reveal in Explorer (Windows).

   
   

   

4. This opens the Scripts Panel folder.
5. Copy your script file (with a .jsx or .jsxbin extension) into this folder.
6. Return to InDesign; the script will now appear under the User folder in the Scripts panel.

7. Double-click the script name to run it.

   
   

   

⚠️ Important considerations

• Script file types: Ensure your script has a .jsx (JavaScript) or .jsxbin (binary JavaScript) extension. Other formats like .applescript or .vbs are platform-specific and may not be compatible.
• Script source: Only install scripts from trusted sources to avoid potential security risks.
• Script functionality: Some scripts require specific conditions (e.g., a document open or an object selected) to function correctly. Always refer to the script's documentation for usage instructions.

🧰 Additional resources

• Explore our curated list of 200+ Must-Have InDesign Scripts (Free and Paid) to enhance your InDesign experience.
• For more detailed information on scripting in InDesign, refer to Adobe's official guide: Scripting in InDesign.

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