How to Ungroup in Adobe InDesign

Updated on:

June 5, 2026

By:

Madhav Bhandari

Use this interactive demo to learn how to ungroup objects in Adobe InDesign.

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Here is a simple and quick guide on how to ungroup in Adobe InDesign:

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To ungroup objects in Adobe InDesign, select the grouped object using the Selection Tool in the left-hand toolbar.
Using the tool, right-click the group and choose 'Ungroup.'
This will separate, or ungroup, the objects, allowing you to move or edit each one independently.

📌 Why this matters

Ungrouping objects lets you edit individual elements within complex layouts without recreating them from scratch. You can adjust colors, resize specific components, or swap out text while preserving the overall design structure. Groups often contain mixed content types like images, text boxes, and shapes that require different editing approaches.

When you inherit files from other designers or work with templates, ungrouping reveals the underlying architecture of sophisticated layouts, giving you granular control over elements that might otherwise seem locked together as single units.

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