How to Turn off Preflight in Adobe InDesign

Updated on:

June 5, 2026

By:

Madhav Bhandari

Use this interactive demo to learn how to turn off preflight checks in Adobe InDesign.

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Here’s a simple and quick guide on how to turn off preflight in Adobe InDesign:

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To turn off Preflight in Adobe InDesign, go to the bottom menu of your workspace and click the 'down-arrow' icon next to Preflight Errors.
Then, select 'Preflight Panel.'
Once the panel opens, disable the 'On' switch to turn off Preflight.
Preflight is now turned off or disabled in your document.

📌 Why this matters

Turning off Preflight removes those persistent error alerts that can interrupt your creative workflow, especially when you're in early design phases where technical compliance isn't your immediate concern. You gain the freedom to experiment with unconventional layouts, intentionally break typography rules, or work with placeholder content without constant warnings.

This becomes particularly valuable when presenting rough concepts to clients or collaborating with team members who need to see your creative vision before you address print specifications and technical requirements.

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