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Top menu bar with options ('File', 'Edit' and 'Object') are missing in XD on windows.

Community Beginner ,
Dec 28, 2016 Dec 28, 2016

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Hi,

I recently became very interested in Adobe Xd and I just discovered this problem. Mine does not have the bar at the top of the page with the File, Edit, Object View, etc.... This is annoying and is very hard to work without. It is also hard to work with tutorials on projects. I noticed this in a youtube video on how to do something. Here is a screenshot from my computer:

XD 1.JPG

Here is a screen capture fro youtube:

XD 2.JPG

I don't know if this has to do with it being in Beta stage or windows vs. mac, but this is highly annoying.

 

Thanks,

H.

 

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Community Beginner ,
Nov 27, 2020 Nov 27, 2020

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I agree this is terrible. It's just a no brainer function. It's so simple. They wasted more effort in doing a different menu than just doing similar to Apple's. I'm gonna have to try to switch to other programs.

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New Here ,
Nov 14, 2020 Nov 14, 2020

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Should be able to Add menu bar as option for those who like using it.

 

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New Here ,
Nov 24, 2020 Nov 24, 2020

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A toolbar would be so much more helpful. I am trying to create an inner shadow through masks. I would create a mask through "object-mask with shape". Without a toolbar this is effectively impossible. Forums posts say all functionality can be found through context menus. Okay.. well that does not help me. I have no option to create a mask, and no way to access it as this is the ONLY adobe software without a toolbar.

Design is communication and benefits from consistency. Id rather that consistency be with adobe programs than Microsoft programs.

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Community Beginner ,
Nov 27, 2020 Nov 27, 2020

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Woaaahh. It's nearly the end of 2020 and still no simple toolbar for Windows? This is crazy.

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Community Beginner ,
Nov 30, 2020 Nov 30, 2020

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I found it depressing, either.

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Community Beginner ,
Feb 04, 2021 Feb 04, 2021

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What program is everyone switching to? I've used Adobe for over 20 years (!) and just decided to teach myself xD but given that I'm running windows, the lack of a menu toolbar seems like a waste of time. Just going thru tutorials and I'm already so frustrated. Can't imagine trying to complete a project.

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Adobe Employee ,
Feb 04, 2021 Feb 04, 2021

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Hi there,

 

Sorry to hear about the trouble. In the Windows version of XD, we have the hamburger menu from where you can access other options. For more information, please refer to this article: https://community.adobe.com/t5/adobe-xd/xd-top-menu-missing-windows/m-p/10795237#M20334

 

Regards
Rishabh

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Community Beginner ,
Dec 29, 2020 Dec 29, 2020

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I would NEVER let MS dectate where UI design is headed!

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Community Beginner ,
Dec 29, 2020 Dec 29, 2020

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dictate*  I couldn't find a way to edit my post.  Maybe the more link, but it doesn't show anything.

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New Here ,
Feb 05, 2021 Feb 05, 2021

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But most of the things still not in the hamburger, like option view and others too. So how we(Windows users ) get rid of these problems?

 

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New Here ,
Feb 08, 2021 Feb 08, 2021

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[abuse removed by moderator]

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New Here ,
Feb 09, 2021 Feb 09, 2021

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I am calling you out on this comment. Hate speech is not tolarable. By
using such words, you discredit your own opinion. I might add, it's a
crime.

May I suggest you keep your interventions in the "positive criticism "
side. I understand you have free speech. You also have the liberty of being
civil. Say what you have to say by in a way that is acceptable.

XD isn't all that great, but wishing the death of an other person is
exaggerated. Try "I wish you stump your toes". It's proportional and it'll
make us smile.

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New Here ,
Feb 08, 2021 Feb 08, 2021

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That doesn't really help, unfortunately. The hamburger menu has a lot of options but it looks like a disturbing number of functions are missing from the Windows hamburger menu. I can't figure out how to do a lot of simple tasks that are quite easy on Mac 😞

 

These are not even the same products and I don't feel like this should be a live product if this many options are missing.

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Explorer ,
Dec 11, 2019 Dec 11, 2019

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using XD in Windows. The top bar is missing, so how do I edit objects, masks, and so? It seems XD is made only for MAC users. Right click won´t show any of those options

 

Frustrated!

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Community Expert ,
Dec 11, 2019 Dec 11, 2019

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Win version of Adobe XD do not use top bar you need to click "hamburger icon" on the left top to activate menu. Also right clicking object activate context menu from where you can use commands

 

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Explorer ,
Dec 17, 2019 Dec 17, 2019

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how do I edit objects, create masks from that menu? The hamburger menu is useless for that

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Community Expert ,
Dec 19, 2019 Dec 19, 2019

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You need to select object in layers or find command after right clicking and open contextual menu for that object. Also you can use the properties panel.

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New Here ,
Apr 16, 2020 Apr 16, 2020

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Thanks 🙂

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Explorer ,
Mar 13, 2021 Mar 13, 2021

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oh yeah and how to you edit / release a mask once created? LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!dont shill for this crap

 

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New Here ,
Oct 02, 2020 Oct 02, 2020

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Hello,

I am trying to find the toolbar File, Edit, Object as you can see in this foto is missing. I am working on the computer Not a Tablet.

 

I appreciate your help.

Hadas.

Missing toolbar.JPG

 

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Adobe Employee ,
Oct 02, 2020 Oct 02, 2020

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Hi Hadas,

 

Thanks for reaching out. The top menu bar is only available on macOS, on Windows Operating System we have Hamburger Menu on the left-hand side top corner. For more information, you can refer to this similar discussion: https://community.adobe.com/t5/adobe-xd/xd-top-menu-missing-windows/m-p/10795237?page=1#M20334

 

Regards

Rishabh

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New Here ,
Oct 02, 2020 Oct 02, 2020

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Thank you very much for your help.

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New Here ,
Feb 15, 2021 Feb 15, 2021

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Hi,
I downloaded the app Adobe XD on my Windows laptop. Now I am running into a problem. When I am working in the app I can't see the menu bar where you can find the option as file, edit, object, etc. Because of this I don't have access to many options while working in Adobe XD. What can I do to fix this? 

 

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Adobe Employee ,
Feb 15, 2021 Feb 15, 2021

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Hi there,

 

Thanks for reaching out. The Windows version of XD doesn't have the top menu, instead, it has a hamburger menu on the top left corner. For more information, please refer to these similar discussions:

 

https://community.adobe.com/t5/adobe-xd/xd-top-menu-missing-windows/m-p/10795237#M20334

 

https://community.adobe.com/t5/adobe-xd/top-menu-bar-with-options-file-edit-and-object-are-missing-i...

 

Feel free to reach out if you need any further assistance.

 

Regards

Rishabh

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Feb 15, 2021 Feb 15, 2021

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Thank you for your help! This will help

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