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Participant
Aug 30, 2024 1:59 PM UTC
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Illustrator documents open as Outlines

Hello, I have saved a portfolio with about 25 artboard pages into one file. It seemed to open up just fine acouple months ago and now when I come to view it, it doesn't fully show me the work just some outlines and photo boarders(blank white spaces too). Prior to this I have embeded all media links to ensure I can open up without being reliant on the links or open on other devices. I have a feeling it maybe because of file size but, another thing I think it might be is because my license ended and now that I have re purchased a new one it disrupted the file. 

 

I have attached screenshots of the thumbnail which is what I want VS when I open the file, what my problem is.

 

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Bobby HendersonCorrect answer
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Aug 30, 2024 2:03 PM UTC

Do the outlines stay looking like only outlines when you press Ctrl+Y on the keyboard, or go to the View menu and choose "Preview"?

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Bobby HendersonCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
Aug 30, 2024 2:03 PM UTC

Do the outlines stay looking like only outlines when you press Ctrl+Y on the keyboard, or go to the View menu and choose "Preview"?

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Participant
Aug 30, 2024 2:06 PM UTC

Hello Bobby, it turns out I'm still new with illustrator as that worked just fine! Thank you so much 

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