First time using inDesign for multi-page web design. Trying to "print" a pdf or jpeg to show client. But it comes in blank (white) but file size is 1.8mb. help!, First time using inDesign for multi-page web design. Trying to "print" a pdf or jpeg to show

Have created a web design using Master Pages. 5 pages in all. When I try to create a proof with pdf or jpeg the result appears blank (or white). How do I create something that I can send my client?

Hello all,
I appreciate your willingness to help.
Did a test. Copy and pasted a page of my graphics into a new indd file and into a new master. New file works fine for exporting jpeg as well as pdf.
Must just be something wrong with the original. gremlins. No time to wonder why.
but....Thank you again.

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