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mtbrady@dmacc
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June 3, 2022
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Illustrator Open Dialog won't show Desktop Files

  • June 3, 2022
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Hello, I have question I hope there is a prefernce someplace to make a change. When I go to File > Open, all I see is my Creative Cloud files saved online. There is no place to choose files from my compter. I have to drag and drop files on my App icon to open them from my desktop. Anyone else have this problem? Thanks! Mike

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Correct answer mtbrady@dmacc

OK, I figured it out.... The dialog box was scaled too small. When I moused over the edge of the box, I was able to drag it larger, then the other buttons showed up like "on your computer." 🙂

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Kurt Gold
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Kurt GoldCommunity Expert
Community Expert
June 6, 2022

You can also check an option in the Illustrator preferences to always use the "classic" (Finder) dialog to open files.

 

If you then still get a dialog that tries to lull you into the cloud world, there should be an option that allows you to control to not show it again.

 

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mtbrady@dmaccAuthorCorrect answer
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June 6, 2022

OK, I figured it out.... The dialog box was scaled too small. When I moused over the edge of the box, I was able to drag it larger, then the other buttons showed up like "on your computer." 🙂

Monika Gause
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Monika GauseCommunity Expert
Community Expert
June 4, 2022

The dialogbox should show an option to switch to opening from local (or is this on the iPad?)

 

 

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