: When does Indesign automatically update links after a rename or move? Sometimes I have to rename or move my linked files to another name or location, I can't remember my file were open or

@Murphy569

InDesign will let you know if a file has been updated or if it is missing within the links panel, but will not tell you where a missing link has gone to.
You can avoid this by packaging your file, this collects all links and fonts together within one folder, then if you move the project folder all associated files are moved alongside it.

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@Ann6370331

To my knowledge, InDesign will not auto-update renamed or moved links.

The proper way to handle this is to create a 'Links' folder next to your INDD source file and drop everything in there. Clearly, not the only way, but when working with long-term clients and multiple versions of the same job, its better to remove any doubt and just know by default every linked item is in the 'Links' folder and nowhere else.

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