The Adjust Layout feature received a significant upgrade. When changing the document’s page size, margins, or bleed, InDesign 2020 now intelligently scales and repositions text frames, images, and guides – while preserving relative spacing. This is a lifesaver for repurposing content from A4 to letter or from print to tablet-sized layouts.
The 2020 version enhanced the “Export to Interactive PDF” workflow. It added support for rich media elements and improved the tagging structure for screen readers, making it easier to create accessible documents (WCAG 2.1 compliant). Designers could now set the reading order directly from the Articles panel. Adobe InDesign 2020
For long-document producers, InDesign 2020 added more control over footnotes – including the ability to split footnotes across multiple columns and customize the spacing between lines and rule lines above the footnote area. The Adjust Layout feature received a significant upgrade
While GPU performance was introduced earlier, InDesign 2020 stabilized and expanded it. Animated zoom, high-quality previews, and smoother panning became standard on compatible systems. The application also improved handling of large documents with hundreds of linked images and complex vector graphics. The 2020 version enhanced the “Export to Interactive
Released as part of the Creative Cloud suite, Adobe InDesign 2020 (version 15.0) solidified its reputation as the industry-standard application for page design and desktop publishing. While not a revolutionary overhaul, the 2020 release focused on refining workflow efficiency, improving performance, and adding thoughtful features that empowered designers to create everything from single-page flyers to multi-chapter books and interactive PDFs.