Lost the plain black workspace

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April 21, 2021
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Help! The black workspace that forms the "background" for opening files has vanished. When I open a file now, it comes up as a floating window and I can see my desktop (and all the mess on it) behind. I try dragging it up to the top but it won't dock. If I open another file, it vanishes altogether. I have the "arrange workspace" on "consolidate all to tabs" which is my normal way of working. It is driving me crazy. I have tried quitting and restarting.

How to

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Correct answer jane-e

You didn't post a screen shot, so we can only guess. Try these:

You've already said "Consolidate all
If you are on a Mac, turn on the Application Frame (Window menu)
Reset your panels to the current Workspace (Window > Workspace)

~ Jane

AntoniaAgainAuthor

Inspiring

Thanks all. I have the black workspace back, have consolidated all to tabs, but the files keep vanishing and I find them behind when I minimize Photoshop.