top control bar missing from Illustrator

Question

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!

Brook Bradbury · Accepted Answer

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

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 🙂

Bobby Henderson · Answer

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).

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