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Inspiring
January 28, 2020
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panels reattachment

  • January 28, 2020
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Hi!  I've been using Photoshop literally for decades - recently, if my panels get detached from the workspace, I have a LOT of difficulty re-attaching them.  I've tried moving them around, looking for the "blue line" -  but nothing is allowing me to re-attach.  Any suggestions?  Sorry for the stupidity of this problem.....

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Correct answer barbara_a7746676

In order to attach a panel, a Photoshop file needs to be open. Drag the panel either by the top of the panel or by the little index tab in the upper left that has the name of the panel.

If that doesn't work, you could try resetting the workspace, under Window > Workspace, or changing to a different workspace.

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Michael Bullo
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Community Expert
January 29, 2020

If Barbara's excellent suggestions don't work you could try resetting the Photoshop preferences.

 

https://helpx.adobe.com/au/photoshop/using/preferences.html

 

Press and hold Alt+Control+Shift (Windows) or Option+Command+Shift (Mac OS) as you start Photoshop. You are prompted to delete the current settings. The new preferences files are created the next time you start Photoshop.

Inspiring
January 29, 2020

I did reset the workspace and it worked like a charm!  Thanks for getting back to me so quickly!- Marilyn

Michael Bullo
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January 29, 2020

Excellent Marilyn. Cheers.

barbara_a7746676
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barbara_a7746676Community ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
January 29, 2020

In order to attach a panel, a Photoshop file needs to be open. Drag the panel either by the top of the panel or by the little index tab in the upper left that has the name of the panel.

If that doesn't work, you could try resetting the workspace, under Window > Workspace, or changing to a different workspace.

Inspiring
January 29, 2020

Hi Barbara- thanks -  I did reset the workspace and everything is back to the way I like it!  I appreciate your help!

Take care, Marilyn

 

barbara_a7746676
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January 29, 2020

I'm glad that worked for you and that you didn't have to resort to more drastic measures.