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October 1, 2025
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Locked on Doc, can't change to tools, object or frame.

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Locked on Doc, can't change to tools, object, or frame as the book shows one doing?

(Page 34 of Adobe Animate 2023 by Joseph Labrecque)

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JoãoCésar17023019
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October 1, 2025

Hi.

 

The Doc tab should always be accessible.

 

To access the Frame tab, you need to directly select a frame or layer in the Timeline panel.

 

To have the Object tab selected, you need to have something selected on stage, like a raw shape, group or symbol instance.

 

To have access to the Tool tab, you need to select a tool in the Tools panel that have configurable properties, like the Classic Brush Tool or the Rectangle Tool.

 

Regards,

JC

will_5107Author
Participant
October 2, 2025

Thanks.  I'll try that. Just up to page 34 in Mastering Adobe Animate 2023 by Joseph Labrecque.

 

kglad
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Community Expert
October 2, 2025

ie, this is normal if nothing is selected

 

 

click a frame and you should see