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mike_4671
mike_4671
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April 9, 2026
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Missing "General" Tab in Preferences in AE 2026

I went to double check my auto save and realizerd that the “General” tab is completely missing from the preferences menu. I reset my preferences file and it’s still gone. I can’t find any reference to it moving. 

    Warren Heaton
    Warren HeatonCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    April 9, 2026

    Hi, ​@mike_4671:

    The preferences are reorganized in After Effects 2026.

    Auto-Save is now under Projects.

    Pictured:  Auto-Save preference in After Effects 2025 on the left and in After Effects 2026 on the right.

     

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    Warren Heaton
    Community Expert
    Warren HeatonCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    April 9, 2026

    Hi, ​@mike_4671:

    The preferences are reorganized in After Effects 2026.

    Auto-Save is now under Projects.

    Pictured:  Auto-Save preference in After Effects 2025 on the left and in After Effects 2026 on the right.

     

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