InDesign keeps reverting to ‘Essential’ workspace every time a file is opened

[B.A.S.]

Hi, why is my workspace when opening a indesing file always going back to 'Essenstial' setting?
This is an issue I have for a year now.
Very annoying.
thnaks BAS

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[Mike Witherell]

Hi BAS,

My install on Windows 111 does that, too. Some have suggested making your custom workspace; and then going into the folder where it lives and manually renaming it Essentials. Upon restarting InDesign, it will default back to Essentials, but your custom workspace will be there. Other than that, I haven't discovered a fix for the annoyance, yet.

[B.A.S.]

Hi Mike

thanks, looks laike a bug or extention conflict.

Bas

[Mike Witherell]

BAS,

Can you cite a specific extension that you suspect is the cause?

[B.A.S.]

I use OS mac with a lot of extencions...
Can be anything.

[Abhishek Rao]

Hi @B.A.S.,

I understand how frustrating it can be. Please try resetting your workspace once by going to Window > Workspace > Reset [your workspace name]. Then, close and relaunch InDesign to see if it retains the layout. If the issue continues, try resetting the InDesign preferences after creating a backup. Ref: https://adobe.ly/3KKxxyb.
After that, set your preferred workspace again and check if it stays as expected.  Moreover, to isolate the issue from any third-party plug-in, please test the issue in safe mode. Ref: https://adobe.ly/4q9pUli

Let me know how this works for you.

Abhishek

[davecourtemanche]

That does not fix it. This is an un-addressed bug that goes back many versions, at this point. Mike's solution is the only way I've been able to address it.

[Mike Witherell]

Hi Dave,

Actually, IIRC, I was quoting you!

[B.A.S.]

This issue is now when I open an new documnet that I have a blank window with no tools.
Very strange.
I am I the only one with this issue?

[leo.r]

blank window with no tools.

By @B.A.S.

Try hitting the Tab key (while you're not in text editing mode) - will it bring them back?

[B.A.S.]

As mentioned by @davecourtemanche its a long time bug...
After restart still the same opening with "Essentials"

[Abhishek Rao]

Hi @B.A.S.,

Thanks for confirming that, and I completely understand how frustrating it is when the workspace keeps reverting to Essentials. I'm checking this internally with the product team and will share an update here as soon as I have more information.

Appreciate your patience in the meantime.

Abhishek

[B.A.S.]

Thank you Abhishek.
Would be great if this issue will be solved.
Regards Bas