Alternate Layouts not like InDesign

I am trying to use the alternate layout feature in Muse but it is not working like it does in InDesign. Creating blank pages doesn't really help much and not linking the text makes for double work.
Are there any plans for the future to change this feature to be more like InDesign?

I know it does not serve the same purpose. I just think it would be better if there were a choice to include the content. It is a lot easier to re-arrange then to start from scratch or cut and paste.
More important - linking the text so that a change can be updated in all layouts without re-entering. Also, adding photos could be automatic across layouts - again if you want to.

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