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chrisw30864448
chrisw30864448
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April 18, 2019
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Docking toolbars

  • April 18, 2019
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I move my toolbars around a lot.  Is there a way to have them NOT dock when they get in close proximity of one another?  I cannot tell you how many times a toolbar has docked to another one and I have to spend time search for it.

This is very frustrating.

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    Correct answer Jeff Arola

    Actually there is.

    Just press the Command (mac) or Ctrl (windows) key while moving a panel (toolbars) and that should prevent the docking to other panels.

    The same applies when moving document windows.

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    Jeff Arola
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    Jeff ArolaCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    April 18, 2019

    Actually there is.

    Just press the Command (mac) or Ctrl (windows) key while moving a panel (toolbars) and that should prevent the docking to other panels.

    The same applies when moving document windows.

    chrisw30864448
    chrisw30864448Author
    Known Participant
    April 18, 2019

    Thank You! You have restored my faith in the kindness and intelligence of the forums.

    Kevin Stohlmeyer
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    Kevin StohlmeyerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    April 18, 2019

    There is no way to prevent proximity docking with your panels.

    If you are uninteresting in changing your work flow to remedy the situation, there isn't much more we can offer.

    chrisw30864448
    chrisw30864448Author
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    April 18, 2019

    They only answer is to change the way I work?  Good plan. I'll adapt to the program instead of the other way around!

    What is the best contact to make a suggestion about future releases?

    Thanks

    jane-e
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    jane-eCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    April 18, 2019

    You can leave a future request for the Photoshop engineers here: Photoshop Family Customer Community

    Norman Sanders
    Norman Sanders
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    April 18, 2019

    Hi Chris,

    I believe you are referring to Panels and (here comes some unsolicited advice) I believe you should reconsider your current method of working. Simply. lots of floating Panels invites chaos.

    Either choose the Panels used most frequently as a strip at the right, with others used less frequently ones collapsed and butted against it, or choose one of the setups offered in the Windows > Workspace Menu and adapt it to your needs, if necessary. Then choose Windows > Workspace > New Workspace, name it Chris  and save it. If, at a future time, you have repositioned some Panels, return to Workspace and Reset Chris to get back to your familiar set up. You can setup several different layouts (depending on the variety of work you do), name and save them. You will find this method of working to organized, uncluttered and efficient. Good luck.

    chrisw30864448
    chrisw30864448Author
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    April 18, 2019

    I have been using the program for 20 years and am not interested in modifying the way I work.  It works for me, as I am sure your way works for you.  Thanks

    jane-e
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    jane-eCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    April 18, 2019

    No, there is not a way to avoid having the panels dock when you are in the drop zone.

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