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Control bar keeps disappearing in InDesign CC 2018

Explorer ,
Dec 15, 2017 Dec 15, 2017

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This has happened since updating to the latest 2018 version. I've deleted my InDesign preferences and set up a new personalised workspace but every time I close a file and open a new one the control bar disappears. It's not possible to display it using the menu (window > control is already ticked as if it's displayed). The only way to get it back is to change to another preset workspace like 'printing and proofing' which makes the control bar reappear and then changing back to my saved workspace (every time I open a new file). Any ideas?

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Explorer , Dec 16, 2017 Dec 16, 2017

Think I've solved it. Preferences > General > Untick – Show "Start" Workspace When No Documents Are Open. The control bar is no longer disappearing when creating a new file or opening existing files. Thanks for your suggestions guys.

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Adobe Employee ,
Dec 15, 2017 Dec 15, 2017

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Hi,

Does the control bar appears in no document state?

Can you clean your cache as well and not only preference files?Troubleshooting 101: Replace, or "trash" your InDesign preferences

-Aman

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Explorer ,
Dec 15, 2017 Dec 15, 2017

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It doesn't appear when there's no document open but no other toolbars do either. Yes I have also cleaned the cache as well (sorry forgot to mention that).

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Community Expert ,
Dec 15, 2017 Dec 15, 2017

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If you're on a Mac, do you have the application frame enabled?

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Explorer ,
Dec 15, 2017 Dec 15, 2017

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Yes I do.

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Advocate ,
Dec 15, 2017 Dec 15, 2017

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Perhaps the hidden Control Bar is part of your Workspace? I would try to reset your Workspace (Window > Workspace > Reset Workspace) or create a new WS with the Control Bar visible.

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Explorer ,
Dec 16, 2017 Dec 16, 2017

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Tried that already. The control bar is definitely included in the workspace.

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Explorer ,
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Think I've solved it. Preferences > General > Untick – Show "Start" Workspace When No Documents Are Open. The control bar is no longer disappearing when creating a new file or opening existing files. Thanks for your suggestions guys.

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Community Beginner ,
Jan 19, 2018 Jan 19, 2018

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Thank you! This worked for me on CC 2015.

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New Here ,
Nov 17, 2023 Nov 17, 2023

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I know it's been years but I just wanted to say THANK YOU for this solve. I only recent started floating my control bar because I'm working on a big project with lots of reference material forcing me to make my INDD window small. But EVERY time the bar would do exactly what you're describing. It was driving me nuts. 

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Adobe Employee ,
Nov 23, 2023 Nov 23, 2023

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Hi @GraceAmandes,

 

Glad to hear that the suggestions shared here helped. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any other question or issues. 

 

Thanks

Rishabh

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Mar 28, 2024 Mar 28, 2024

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This 100% just helped me in InDesign 2024, only now the box you untick is called (Preferences > General) "Show HomeScreen When Documents Are Open"

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