How do I prevent the background block that has both the tool pallet and transform controls from appearing when I open a file? Ps 27.3.1

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I don’t know what the thing is called. I want a floating tool pallet and whatever the strip along the top is called. I have the same issue with InDesign. When I switched to this latest version I followed the instructions for importing my preferences, but only the pallet locations and my actions transferred. Everything else reverted to the current Adobe defaults.

Semaphoric · Accepted Answer

Are you referring to the Application Frame? You can un-check that in the Window menu.

Mark Muse · Answer

Thanks ​@Sameer K. Here are some screen grabs:I did import presets including my saved workspace when setting up this new version, but only some of the presets (pallet locations, my actions - some broke, ICC color settings) were utilized by the new version. The rest were at the Adobe defaults. Very annoying. I vaguely remember that there was some checkbox somewhere in the previous version that allowed the tool pallet to float, the top bar (transforms?) appear across the top of the desktop, and the ridiculous gray rectangle to go away.I have the same situation with InDesign, and it has been that way for a long time. I haven't found a way to change it. Most annoying.Thanks advance for any help you can give!

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