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Michal235827356jdf
Inspiring
October 29, 2025
Question

The search bar for files in the cloud disappeared after the last update.

  • October 29, 2025
  • 13 replies
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Hi, I don't know if there's already a thread about this, but after the latest update to Illustrator 2026, the search bar in my cloud documents disappeared (File - open - Cloud documents). I have a lot of similar documents, and for years I've been naming them according to keywords so I can quickly find older documents. Am I just looking in the wrong place, or is there a way to request that the search bar be brought back?

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    HARSHIKA_VERMA
    Community Manager
    HARSHIKA_VERMACommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    February 12, 2026

    Hi All,

    We understand your concern. We will keep you posted on the bug update. You may also stay tuned to this UserVoice page for future updates.
     

    We appreciate your patience. 

    Thanks,

    Harshika

    Malone_H
    Malone_H
    Participant
    February 8, 2026

    Apparently still no fix?  Frustrating!  Come on Adobe, you have to do better.

    Povilas27293572mn4n
    Povilas27293572mn4n
    Participant
    November 14, 2025

    Same issue. Burns so much time to find files now. Bring the search back ASAP.

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      stacy36162432xpv7
      Participant
      November 13, 2025

      I have run across the same problem. I am LOST without my search option! Hopefully it is updated soon!

       

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        Rachel38744444mgd4
        Participating Frequently
        November 10, 2025

        Since the new illustrator update I can no longer search for my files in illustrator. Anyone else experiencing this or know if theres a way to fix it? I can open my creative cloud app and search in there but this is not as convinent as being able to search within my files after requesting to open a file. 

          Abhishek Rao
          Community Manager
          Abhishek RaoCommunity Manager
          Community Manager
          November 10, 2025

          Hi @Rachel38744444mgd4,

           

          Thanks for reaching out and sharing the details. Could you please confirm which version of Illustrator and operating system you're using? It would also be really helpful if you could share a short screen recording showing your workflow and how the issue appears, so I can better understand what's happening.

           

          Looking forward to hearing back.  

          Abhishek

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          Rachel38744444mgd4
          Participating Frequently
          November 10, 2025

          I am using the newest version of illustrator (30.0) and my operating system is macOS Tahoe 26.0.1. I dont want to record my screen as im working on confidential things for clients.  The issue appears In the illustrator app when I click "open". It takes me to my files but there is no longer an option to search within them, I can only scroll till i find the one I want to open. Before the new update I could search for the file I want to open

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            Mary25852190zf6j
            Participant
            November 10, 2025

            Yes, it's super annoying! I'm not sure why they would ever remove the search feature, it throws off my whole process. Overall I like the other upates, so I really don't want to dowgrade back to the previous version. Please bring this back Adobe!! 

              Anubhav M
              Community Manager
              Anubhav MCommunity Manager
              Community Manager
              November 12, 2025

              Hello everyone,

              Our team is aware of this behaviour and is currently working to fix it. In the meantime, kindly upvote this UserVoice (https://adobe.ly/4owHPB7) and add your comments there. Doing this will help prioritise the request, and you will be notified of any updates.

              Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions or require assistance. We'd be happy to help.

              Anubhav

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                Rachel38744444mgd4
                Participating Frequently
                November 17, 2025

                We shouldnt need to keep upvoting in hopes that maybe this request becomes priority, the search function shouldve never been taken away in the first place. 

                  Vegard Engelund
                  Vegard Engelund
                  Participant
                  November 7, 2025

                  i have that problem too.. it have to be fixed!

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                    Oreste0D44
                    Participant
                    November 7, 2025

                    bumping this, please fix asap. Removing a search option is WILD. Do you guys even use your own products ?

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                      valeriem58038467
                      Participant
                      November 4, 2025

                      Yes, please fix this - it's awefully annoying not being able to search by name to find a project.

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                        DerFahrt
                        Participant
                        November 4, 2025

                        Well this is a bummer.  Adobe is like the sound guy at a venue.  Does soundcheck gets all the settings sounding great for the room.  Come showtime there they are fiddling with all the knobs.  Knock it off.

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                          Michal235827356jdfAuthor
                          Inspiring
                          November 4, 2025

                          And i didnt mention how you cant see the number of Artwork, if you have anything above in top left now, you need to go to layers window and choose artworks

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