Adobe InDesign/Tools bar

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Hi James, I am using CS2 and suddenly my toolbar is empty in INDESIGN. I have tried to set workspace in default, restarted macbook several times but no luck.

I remember that i have had the problem some time ago but i simply don't remember how i got it solved.

can you help me? I need to finish a project today....

thank you! Jackie from Amsterdam

Answer
That is strange. Be sure that you are patched to the latest version of InDesign (help > check for updates). You can also check your operating system to see if there are any OS updates (windows update on pc, and software update on a mac).

You can try resetting your preferences.

Quit ID and relaunch.
As ID is relaunching hold down Ctrl+ALT+Shift on a PC (cmd+opt+shift+ctrl on a mac) until the program asks you if you want to reset your preferences.

If that doesn't work, you may have to reinstall ID.

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I am an Adobe Certified Instructor in InDesign and many other applications. I look forward to your question.

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I have been using InDesign since 2001. I use it as a designer and teach it daily as an Instructor. I am also Lynda.com video training author. www.lynda.com/jamesfritz

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BFA Graphic Design - University of Wisconsin Milwaukee; Adobe Certified Instructor, Print Specialist; Adobe Certified Instructor, InDesign; Adobe Certified Instructor, Acrobat; Adobe Certified Instructor, Photoshop; Adobe Certified Instructor, InCopy; Adobe Certified Instructor, Fireworks; Quark Recognized Instructor;

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