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joe-dnmn
joe-dnmn
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January 15, 2019
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Illustrator always opens Document in new Window

  • January 15, 2019
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When I create a new document or when I open an existing document Illustrator always opens a new window which is not attached to the program. I have to drag it first to the tabs so that it is inside of the program. I can't find the setting that changes this behavior.

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      Correct answer Bill Silbert

      Do you have "Open Documents As Tab" selected in the User Interface section of your Illustrator preferences? Check this and then quit the program and it should become the default. You may have to do it with no document open for it to become the default.

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      Bill Silbert
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      Bill SilbertCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      January 15, 2019

      Do you have "Open Documents As Tab" selected in the User Interface section of your Illustrator preferences? Check this and then quit the program and it should become the default. You may have to do it with no document open for it to become the default.

        joe-dnmn
        joe-dnmnAuthor
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        January 16, 2019

        Yes, that's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks a lot, I searched a lot for this option but somehow missed it.

        Bill Silbert
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        Bill SilbertCommunity Expert
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        January 16, 2019

        Happy to help.

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