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Joshua263417470qed
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August 29, 2024
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All layers opening up into sub layers every time I start up

  • August 29, 2024
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Every time I open illustrator all the layers in my file expand showing every single sub-layer. This is beyond annoying because I have to close EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM. How do I fix this????

Correct answer creative explorer

@Joshua263417470qed to quickly close all sub-layers in a document, hold down the Option key (Mac) or Alt key (PC) while clicking on the top layer. This will collapse all sub-layers beneath it. When you save the document, these closed sub-layers will be preserved, so they'll remain closed the next time you open the file....see the attached mini video

 

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creative explorer
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creative explorerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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September 1, 2024

@Joshua263417470qed to quickly close all sub-layers in a document, hold down the Option key (Mac) or Alt key (PC) while clicking on the top layer. This will collapse all sub-layers beneath it. When you save the document, these closed sub-layers will be preserved, so they'll remain closed the next time you open the file....see the attached mini video

 

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    Jimbo_Combo
    Jimbo_Combo
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    February 1, 2025

    I tried this, saved the file after collapsing all the layers and it still opens with the layers expanded.

    Adobe - the status of the layers should be preserved at the last saved file.

      Anubhav M
      Community Manager
      Anubhav MCommunity Manager
      Community Manager
      August 29, 2024

      Hello @Joshua263417470qed,

      We understand that encountering technical issues can be frustrating. Would you mind resetting Illustrator's preferences as described in this article (https://adobe.ly/3AU1ua3) and checking if it helps?

       

      Disclaimer: Please note that renaming preferences folders will remove all the custom settings, and Illustrator will launch with default settings. You can also save a backup of the folders in case you want to. The location is mentioned above.


      Looking forward to hearing from you.

       

      Thanks,

      Anubhav

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      cyclopsdx
      Inspiring
      March 3, 2026

      I have recently installed 2026 (30.2.1) and I am now getting this same issue. It never happened before. I have reset preferences twice (much to my frustration) and it is still happening. Every time I update your software I encounter glitches or quirks that weren’t there before. Every. Single. Time.

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