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paul knight
Inspiring
September 28, 2016
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Current Document Tabs Disappeared

  • September 28, 2016
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Hi,

I've noticed a couple of times in illustrator recently my current document tab has disappeared (with/without images below).  When I quit the application and re-open it, it comes back, but it's starting to happen more often.  Is there anyway to show the document tabs without having to quit the application?

Many thanks in advance for any help.

    Correct answer Barb Binder

    Or as I think about it, more likely, you have moved into Full Screen with Menu bar, which happens from this button or by simply tapping the letter F. Tap F until the tab bar returns.

    This versus:

    this:

    4 replies

    R Fowler
    R Fowler
    Participant
    November 5, 2021

    It worked for me. Crisis avoided! lol

    V
    vectorvondoom
    Participant
    November 5, 2018

    thanks! it really helps

    J
    janicec42130014
    Participant
    June 17, 2021

    Thank You!!! What a nutty thing to happen. It was driving me nuts.

    Barb Binder
    Community Expert
    Barb BinderCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    September 28, 2016

    Or as I think about it, more likely, you have moved into Full Screen with Menu bar, which happens from this button or by simply tapping the letter F. Tap F until the tab bar returns.

    This versus:

    this:

    ~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training
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      paul knightAuthor
      Inspiring
      October 1, 2016

      Ah yes, this is what is doing it.  I seemed to have gotten into the habit of subconsciously lightly tapping my index finger on my left hand up and down when drawing with my tablet with my right hand. 

        Barb Binder
        Community Expert
        Barb BinderCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        October 2, 2016

        Ah ha! Well, recognizing that behavior is the critical first step to changing it... I watch my students do so many unconscious little things while I'm teaching—that they swear they didn't do. It's human nature. Good for you for figuring it out on your own.

        ~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training
          Barb Binder
          Community Expert
          Barb BinderCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          September 28, 2016

          I wonder if the file is undocking and sliding behind the toolbar and control panel? Next time it happens try clicking this button on the Application bar.

          Arrange Documents button > Consolidate All (to tabs)

          ~Barb at Rocky Mountain Training
            rjgajsek
            rjgajsek
            Known Participant
            September 22, 2020

            This is the one that worked for me. Just wish this was available in the menu system instead of scrolling, clicking and pausing on icons

             

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