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November 2, 2018
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Edit Toolbar problems - Can I lock it?

  • November 2, 2018
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This new "edit toolbar" option is so epically stupid and annoying. Why would they change this?!

So my problem is, once I finally get the tools where I want them, I'll drag something by accident and they get all messed up again.

We all work so quickly, that it's inevitable that those tools are going to get mistakenly moved all over the place and slow down our pace trying to find a tool that got hidden somewhere.

So my question is, is there a way to lock that toolbar down so I can't accidentally move tools as I'm working?

Thanks!

Tom

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      Correct answer Srishti Bali

      Hi All,

      We are extremely sorry about this frustrating experience. The issue has already been raised to the concerned team and they are working on it. I would request if you can upvote this issue here: New Customizable Toolbar need a way to Lock – Adobe Illustrator Feedback

      This is the best way of communicating with the Engineering and Product Management teams regarding issues and suggestions so they can be implemented in future releases.

      Regards,

      Srishti

      2 replies

      Om Nath Jha
      Om Nath Jha
      Legend
      February 5, 2019

      Hi all,

      It has been implemented in the beta version. Please check the link shared above by Srishti for more details.

      Regards,

      Om

      Muqqarib Hassan
      Muqqarib Hassan
      Inspiring
      November 2, 2018

      Hi, in the following thread i found this answer.

      How to lock right toolbar panel icons?

      Although you permanently can't nail down the Panel setup you can save the arrangement and, with a few clicks, reset to your layout any time things become disarrayed.

      First set up your personal Panel arrangement. Then, go to Window > Workspace > New Workspace. Give it a name (let's call it Mystuff) and save it.

      The next time your panels are dragged out of proper placement, just go to Window > Workspace > and choose Reset Mystuff. Everything will pop back into position.

      Good luck.

        J
        jodym58460117
        Participant
        November 14, 2018

        This is NOT the answer to the question posed.

        I am having the same problem.  The opening post is asking about the left toolbar (selection tools, pen, brushes, shape tool, etc.), NOT the right toolbars (character, swatches, layers, artboards etc).

        The new editable left toolbar, where you can rearrange, remove, and/or add tools is an interesting idea but it absolutely needs a LOCK function. You make one little mis-click and all of a sudden you don't have your selection tools stacked, or direct selection gets nested under a different tool.

        It's a total nightmare. I have to reset my toolbar 4x an hour on average when doing fast-paced work.

          Srishti Bali
          Srishti BaliCorrect answer
          Legend
          November 14, 2018

          Hi All,

          We are extremely sorry about this frustrating experience. The issue has already been raised to the concerned team and they are working on it. I would request if you can upvote this issue here: New Customizable Toolbar need a way to Lock – Adobe Illustrator Feedback

          This is the best way of communicating with the Engineering and Product Management teams regarding issues and suggestions so they can be implemented in future releases.

          Regards,

          Srishti

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