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Layers panel is there but not showing any layers

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yeah so i have my file opened and layers panel is there but the layers dont show

not on my second monitor or anything

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I had the same problem, but when I clicked 'control' in the 'window' drop down menu to reinstated the top tool bar and the layers and properties suddenly appeared. Then I hid the toolbar again and the layers stayed visible.

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mmmogsy

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I have the same problem in illustrator with the layers palette not appearing. Opening and closing other palettes in the same side toolbar will make the layers palette either disappear or appear or even fill with black! My work around involves undocking ther layers palette from the side tool bar.

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Harshika Verma

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Hi mmmogsy,

Thank you for reaching out. We’re sorry to hear that you’re experiencing an issue with the Layers panel not appearing, and we appreciate you sharing the workaround that has helped so far.

To help us investigate this further, could you please share a few additional details?

The exact version of Illustrator and your operating system (Windows/macOS).
When did you first notice this issue?
Were any changes made to your system around the time the issue started, such as system or antivirus updates, or the installation of new plugins or extensions?
What is the make and model of your monitor(s), along with their display resolution?

These details will help us better understand the issue and narrow down the possible cause.

Looking forward to hearing from you. We’ll do our best to investigate this further and assist you with a resolution.

Thanks,

Harshika

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patt_PSD

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Double click at layer panel name, layer will be appeared and double click again it will be hidden.

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Anshul_Saini

Community Manager

Hi @InHo25362947iljg,

We are sorry for the trouble. I would like to know if the issue is resolved for you or if you are still dragging layers off and on to resolve this? If it is not resolved, would you mind sharing a few details like:

The exact version of OS (Windows/macOS) & Illustrator
Are you using an M1 Mac (apple silicon)?
When did this start happening? Are there any recent changes made to your system? For example, any antivirus, system updates, plugins, or web extensions installed recently.
What is the make & model of your monitor(s) and its display resolution?
Have you tried the steps suggested by Monika?

Kindly update the discussion if you still need assistance with it. We'd be happy to help.

Thanks & Regards,

Anshul Saini

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eclecticscribe

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This is still happening in July 2023. Occastionally I open AI and the layer panel is empty, but dragging the panel off the tab makes them visible again. I consiider this a minor problem because it's a simple fix. Before coming accross this solution I was resetting the preferences to solve the problem, and that was a bit painful having to rebuild them. I really grateful for the easier fix by InHo…. I don't recall having this problem until I replace my acient 2013 iMac with the the one below. I haven't noticed a pattern, but so far it only happens a few times a month and I use Illustrator almost every day, usually in conjuction with After Effects. The only plugin I'm using in Illustrator is Overlord for shapelayer transfers to AE.

Mac Studio M1 Ultra

64GB

macOS Ventura 13.4.1

Apple Studio Display (default 2560 x 1440)

HP w2408 Display (Default @ 1920 x 1299)

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I had the same problem, but when I clicked 'control' in the 'window' drop down menu to reinstated the top tool bar and the layers and properties suddenly appeared. Then I hid the toolbar again and the layers stayed visible.

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InHo25362947iljgAuthor

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i dont know why but i just draged the layers tab off and back on and now it works

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