top control bar missing from Illustrator

[Brook Bradbury]

Hi,  My top control panel with File, type, window, etc... has disappeared.  I've used this program for years and never had this happen. ( See first screenshot) I've searched and searched and all I keep getting is to go into windowns and then control.  Impossible since my "windows" option is one of the things that disappeared. (see second screenshot)  I'm sure there must be a really simple solution for this but I can't seem for the life of my to find it.  Any help appreciated.  Thank you!

[Bobby Henderson]

At first glance I thought the Tab button might have been pressed, but I see the tool bar is still visible. Something else wonky could be happening with the workspace. Sometimes resetting the workspace can fix such issues. Go to Window>Workspace>Reset (the workspace you're using).

[Brook Bradbury]

sooooo... I'm not sure if you read my problem.  I can't get into the windows prompt because the entire top bar has disappeared

[Monika Gause]

Do you have multiple monitors? How are they set up in the system?

Do you have any Window managers installed?

Set your display to have their own spaces?

[Brook Bradbury]

I'm using a macbook pro.  I don't have multiple monitors

[Monika Gause]

WHen was the last time you rebooted the system and reset Illustrator preferences. Maybe you should do that now.

[Brook Bradbury · Accepted solution]

ok, so i just did a software update and that fixed the issue.  So strange though.  I've literally been using this program for more than 15 years and I've never had that happen before.  Thanks for the help 🙂

[Monika Gause]

Really glad you could solve it.