Why You Can’t Edit That! InDesign Master Pages & Linked Files Explained

Stuck trying to delete a date or move a logo in InDesign? It’s not broken—it’s just organized! In this video, we dive into the two most common reasons why elements in InDesign seem "unclickable." Whether you're a print designer or a developer looking at InDesign like an HTML project, understanding these two concepts is key to a smooth workflow. *What you’ll learn: * ►The "Links" Logic: Why InDesign works like a website (HTML + Image Folders). ►How to Edit Source Files: Finding and updating JPEGs via Photoshop (PSD). ►Parent/Master Pages: Why some elements only exist on the "Parent" layer and how to update them globally. *Timestamps: * 0:00 - The "I can't click it" problem 0:20 - Concept: InDesign vs. Websites (Linked Assets) 1:30 - How to find the source (PSD) of a linked image 3:00 - Updating and Relinking files 4:30 - Master Pages (Parent Pages) explained 6:00 - Outro & Support If you found this helpful, subscribe to the Designer to Fullstack journey! _____________________________________________________________ *JOIN MY EMAIL LIST* Love quick, helpful tutorials? You’ll love the emails too. 💌 https://designertofullstack.com/join-the-list/ *ABOUT ME* Hello, world. I’m *Kelly Barkhurst* —an experienced Mac-based full-stack designer, educator, and entrepreneur passionately blending artistic vision and creativity with deep technical expertise. With a BFA and MFA in Graphic Design and a certificate in Full-Stack Web Development, I’m uniquely positioned to work at this intersection of design and tech. My driving force is creating meaningful solutions and helping clients and students do the same. *What’s Kelly’s superpower?* It’s using design thinking to strategically plan the BIG picture, then diving deep into the technical “weeds” to bring that vision to life—through beautiful visual design, compelling writing, or well-crafted, functional code. *What brought you JOY today? * 👇 Share in the comments below *SOCIALS* https://twitter.com/@designer2fstack https://www.facebook.com/designertofullstack https://www.youtube.com/@UCWk0aZ-yFzCQX5bMLaISrog