Where are the menu bars

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Hi All,I just installed the newest version of inDesign, I came from 5.5 version so loads of stuff has changed. However not to the point of where there is no menu bar at the top...surely!! All I currently have is a black workspace and a type, pointer and a couple of other tools on the right and about 5 tools on the left. Along the top is file, save, and name of document and that's it!! I had an error come up when installing and fixed the error, which i was hoping would give me the menu bar! But alas still nothing, so all i can do is type, save! I know it's something really simple that is probably staring me in the face, but I'm totally perplexed as to what to do!Thanks for all your helpAlexis

BobLevine · Accepted Answer

BobLevine wroteI have a feeling the OP is looking at the start workspace.Maybe, Bob. But does the Start Workspace show the name of the document as hers is?JaneI just re-read this and now I’m willing to bet the OP has a Windows device with a touch screen.In that case the application will default to the touch workspace.Ignore the labels I have in there. It's a screenshot I used for an ID Magazine article I wrote a while back.

jane-e · Answer

Hi Alexis,The new version ships with the Essentials Workspace, which does not include the Control panel. Look at the screenshot in Derek’s post. While Essentials Classic has the Control panel, you might want to start with Advanced, then add and subtract panels from the Window menu and save your own workspace.Go to Window > Workspace to find these commands or use the Workspace switcher.Jane

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