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Allison5F9B
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February 26, 2023
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Workspace windows not docking securely

  • February 26, 2023
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In the Essentials workspace, the windows aren't securely docking to the workspace. There is no blue line when trying to attach them to the right side or top. The windows don't close along with the program either, but stay open on my desktop. I can reset my workspace to fix this, but this means I can't really customize the workspace, and moving windows around can't be done either. Does anyone know if this is a glitch, or is there some setting that I can use?

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    Allison5F9BAuthor
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    March 3, 2023

    I tried resetting the preferences, but the problem persists. I've attached 2 screenshots. #1 is Essentials workspace before undocking the right pane windows. #2 is the same workspace after undocking the windows and redocking to where there is a slight magnetic stick, but no blue line. Shutting down PS leaves the window open, and on desktop as before. I dont know why the entire gray pane underneath the window disappears after moving the window. 

      D Fosse
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      D FosseCommunity Expert
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      February 27, 2023

      Just note that the cursor has to hit the edge before the blue line appears and you can dock.

       

      So you may have to drag a lot further than you expect, especially if docking on the right side. If grabbing by the tab, you have to drag well past where you intend the panel to be.

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        Allison5F9BAuthor
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        March 2, 2023

        Thanks, I tried it again. There is a weak magnetic snap but no blue line. The windows still don't attach. 

        gener7
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        gener7Community Expert
        Community Expert
        February 27, 2023

        Have you tried resetting Preferences?

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

         

        I'd suggest manually resetting them:

        • Navigate to Photoshop's Preferences folder.

          macOS: Users/[user name]/Library/Preferences/Adobe Photoshop [version] Settings

          Windows: Users/[user name]/AppData/Roaming/Adobe/Adobe Photoshop [version]/Adobe Photoshop [version] Settings

          Note:
           

          The user Library folder is hidden by default on macOS. To access files in the hidden user Library folder, see How to access hidden user library files.

        • Drag the entire Adobe Photoshop [Version] Settings folder to the desktop or somewhere safe for a back-up of your settings

         

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        Allison5F9BAuthor
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        February 27, 2023

        Thanks, gener7. I may have to try that, but am hoping for a more targeted solution if possible. 

        gener7
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        gener7Community Expert
        Community Expert
        March 4, 2023

        I tried it the hard way thinking it would be more thorough. In any case, it didn't solve the problem. 


        Ok thanks for trying, I was hoping that would fix it.

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