P: No longer able to use "ctrl+\" to hide program title bar in Windows after 26.5 update.

Hi everyone, just making this new comment here to help pin it to the top, in case of anyone else new wandering in to this post with same issue. We do appreciate you reporting about it, and it is a known issue. It’s still being investigated by engineers with a temporary workaround of using Premiere v26.3.2 in the meantime. 

Apologies for any frustrations while this is being fixed, and we will return with further update or questions if needed. 

Thanks for your patience!
Katie

Hi ​@RedJed 

Thanks for stopping by the Premiere forums and thanks for including details about your setup! ​@Averdahl is correct in remembering this issue from before, and it is currently under investigation. For now, a temporary workaround includes v26.3.2.

Here is that main thread below. We’ll be merging your post there, but not to worry, nothing will be lost and that way everyone’s together on one post for any further questions or updates when there is a fix:

Appreciate your time reporting about this!
Katie
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This is a known issue and afaik it should be fixed in version 27. 

• Issue: When pressing Ctrl + ”\” nothing happens
• Steps to Reproduce: Open Premiere, move  windows around and try to maximise window with shortcut but it doesn't work. 
• Expected Result: Usually the selected window will go into a proper full-screen mode.
• Actual Result: Nothing occurs when shortcut is pressed
• Screen Recording: N/A
• Premiere Version: 26.5.2
• Operating System: Windows
• Chip (Mac Only): N/A
• GPU and Driver (Windows only): Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 version 616.92
• Video Format: N/A
• Project Size: N/A

yes i miss this too. I have used that shortcut for the last 14 years and it would be great t have that back. The same shortcut still works in After Effects

 

i’m on:

AE 26.5
Premiere 26.5.2

windows 11 - build - Windows 11, version 26H2 - 2026-10 Security Update (KB5127648) (26300.9711)

it’s the same as everyone else here. Premiere looks wrong with the weird menu bar! It’s distracting. If you can fix it that would be great.

sincerely

Your paying  customer 💰

Dear Adobe Support,

I am writing to complain about the Ctrl + \ shortcut no longer working in Premiere Pro 26 on Windows. This shortcut is essential to my workflow because it allows me to hide the application title bar and window borders while working across two monitors.

Pressing the shortcut produces no response. The command is also unavailable in the Keyboard Shortcuts menu, leaving me unable to restore or reassign it.

This loss of functionality disrupts my editing workflow. Maximizing individual panels does not solve the problem, and reverting to an older version should not be necessary to regain a basic workspace feature.

Please investigate this issue and restore the shortcut. I would appreciate a clear response confirming whether this is a known bug, whether a workaround is available, and when a fix can be expected.

Regards,
Sabina

Same here, updated to Version 26.5.2 and “Ctrl + \” still doesn't work

I've updated to Version 26.5.2 and “Ctrl + \” still doesn't work

Just updating and alerting that a report has already been made and is currently being investigated by the engineering team. You’d have to scroll way down but it is present there, as this is now a merged post based on the original. Tried to link below a more direct way to see it:

If you are finding this post, please add your details like if using Mac (what chip/type and macOS) or Windows (11/10?) and which version and build of Premiere, to add to the ongoing report.

Will update with more information once that becomes available and appreciate your patience!
Katie

I have the same problem since the update 26.5, had to go back to 26.3.

As I read the replies, I can see that Adobe is not aware of that shortcut, serisously…
I’ve been using this for 10 years and for mysterious reasons, they just take the worst decisions when it comes to UI. As usual.