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kellykrazychic
kellykrazychic
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August 16, 2020
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Where is the Help Search Bar in Illustrator that filters tools within the app?

  • August 16, 2020
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When I upgraded to 2020 Illustrator, I no longer have the search bar that helps find commands or tools within the software.  It's not the Adobe Help/Adobe Stock search bar. 

 

For example, if I typed "circle", it would show a selection of tools below like Ellipse Tool, that I could click on as if it's the actual button.  

I've been searching Illustrator and the web and I can't find the answer.  Thanks for your help. 

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    Correct answer Monika Gause

    Are you sure you're not mistaking Illustrator with Photoshop?

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    Kurt Gold
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    Kurt GoldCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    August 16, 2020

    The latest version of Illustrator still provides a search bar in the Help menu, but it still does only search for menu items and application help topics.

     

    Currently, there is no support for searching and activating tools.

      P
      Point Line
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      October 7, 2021

      this is one place where illustrator shows it's age. 

        Monika Gause
        Community Expert
        Monika GauseCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
        Community Expert
        August 16, 2020

        Are you sure you're not mistaking Illustrator with Photoshop?

          kellykrazychic
          kellykrazychicAuthor
          Participant
          August 17, 2020

          Yes. I think you are right.  I confused it with Photoshop. 

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