InDesign

Clear object style overrides

When formatting is applied to an object that differs from part of the style definition applied to that object, it is called an override. When you select an object with an override, a plus sign (+) appears next to the style name.

Use the Clear Overrides command to override any formatting that is either turned on or off in the object style; use the Clear Attributes Not Defined By Style to clear ignored attributes.

Clear object style overrides

  1. Select an object or group that you want to change.
  2. In the Object Styles panel, click the Clear Overrides button  at the bottom of the Object Styles panel.

An override is displayed only if the applied attribute is part of the style.

Clear attributes ignored in an object style

You may want to remove attributes from an object, even if those attributes are ignored in a style. For example, if the Fill category is ignored in an object style and you apply a red fill to a frame to which the object style is applied, choosing Clear Attributes Not Defined By Style removes the red fill.

Note: If an object style category is turned off (unchecked) rather than ignored, use the Clear Overrides command to override the style.
  1. Select an object or group that you want to change.
  2. In the Object Styles panel, click the Clear Attributes Not Defined By Style button  at the bottom of the Object Styles panel.