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November 21, 2017
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Properties panel missing

  • November 21, 2017
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I'm using version 2007 21.0.0.

There is no 'Properties panel' it doesn't show up if I reset the workspace 'Essentials' nor does it appear in the Window drop downlist.

I can't update myself as it is all controlled by corporate IT.

Is there a way to solve this other than updating?

Thanks for your help.

Aimee

Correct answer Monika Gause

In different parts of the application: the preferences dialog box, several panels, the tools options and the control panel.

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domenicp62488127
domenicp62488127
Participant
March 10, 2019

the answer is {drumroll please} on some installs its not a widow its part of the upper toolbar. Just above the document tabs.

Hiding in plain sight. everything thats in the properties window is right there. when I started the tutorials it stupid my bad. If you study the screen of the tutorial you will notice that you have a extra menu bar just above the stage its your properties

    Monika Gause
    Community Expert
    Monika GauseCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    March 10, 2019

    domenicp62488127  schrieb

    the answer is {drumroll please}

    The answer is that the properties panel has been introduced in version 22.

    The control panel is something else.

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    Lyngnos
    Participating Frequently
    February 9, 2018

    I have version 22.0.1 and do not have the Properties panel.
    I'm new to Illustrator and was used to such a feature in AutoCAD.
    I have tried everything I can think of to find it, windows, preference settings, no sign of it.

    The only way I seem to be able to keep handy toolbars around is in Layout. I'm just not getting used to Essentials.
    I hope someone can help.

    Edit: could this be an OS thing? I'm still on Windows 7--need to wait to get 10 (which I don't really want) until my institution updates.

    Monika Gause
    Community Expert
    Monika GauseCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    February 10, 2018

    Does Windows > Properties not show the Properties panel?

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    Lyngnos
    Participating Frequently
    February 12, 2018

    It does not. Checked several times.
    Sadly, I can't seem to get a screenshot with the menu open.

    Doug A Roberts
    Community Expert
    Doug A RobertsCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    November 21, 2017

    the properties panel was introduced with version 22.

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      ASG_CaptivaterAuthor
      Inspiring
      November 21, 2017

      Thanks Doug

      So how does one access one's properties pre version 22?

      Aimee

        TheodoreTheArtist
        TheodoreTheArtist
        Participant
        August 29, 2020

        jnolan@eastsideprep.org  wrote

        This isn't a clear explanation.

        I'm following some of the online tutorials, I've downloaded the files they want me to use.

        When the tutorial shows the Properties Panel with a specific tool, that panel doesn't show up on my version (cc2017)

        So this isn't helpful.

        what monica means is that there is nothing in the properties panel that cannot be accessed in other individual panels. it's just a collection of already-existing functions. you can follow tutorials without it if you know where to find those individual panels. but if you really want it, you need to install Illustrator v22.


        I am aware that all these options are elsewhere. I am running the latest version of CC, and the properties panel just looks so much more helpful for ease of access and I really would like to find out how to display it. Its nowhere in my windows drop down, nor in my general essentials. Where the f is it?? How do I turn it on? Do I need to download a script?

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