Switch between the workspace and the Home screen

Last updated on Sep 11, 2025

Learn how to easily switch between the active document in the workspace and the Home screen.

Switch to the Home screen

Select Home in the upper-left corner of the Illustrator window to switch from the active document to the Home screen.

Active document in the workspace with the button to switch to the Home screen.
Use the Home button to quickly switch to the Home screen without closing the document.

Switch back to the active document

Select the back arrow next to the Illustrator icon on the Home screen to switch back to the active document.

Home screen with back arrow next to the Illustrator icon to switch back to the active document.
Use the back arrow to switch back to the active document in the workspace.