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In trados 2024, find and replace function not working - certain buttons grey out (cut, copy, clear formatting etc); the find and replace window opens as a thumbnail in taskbar but can't be opened. Tried repair, reboot etc.
In trados 2024, find and replace function not working - certain buttons grey out (cut, copy, clear formatting etc); the find and replace window opens as a thumbnail in taskbar but can't be opened. Tried repair, reboot etc.
Probability score: 0.6
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Hello,
It seems you're experiencing issues with the 'Find and Replace' function in Trados Studio 2024, where certain buttons are greyed out and the window opens as a thumbnail in the taskbar. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot this issue:
**Step 1:** **Reset Window Layout**
- Go to the ribbon and select **View > Reset Window Layout**. This can help restore the dialogs/windows to their default locations.
**Step 2:** **Check for Updates**
- Ensure that you are using the latest version of Trados Studio 2024. Check for updates within the application to ensure you have the most recent fixes and enhancements.
**Step 3:** **Repair Installation**
- Perform a repair installation of Trados Studio. You can do this by going to the Control Panel, selecting Programs and Features, finding Trados Studio 2024, right-clicking on it, and choosing 'Repair'.
**Step 4:** **Reset Keyboard Shortcuts**
- Navigate to **File > Options > Keyboard Shortcuts** and click on 'Reset All'. This can resolve issues related to keyboard shortcuts that may be affecting functionality.
**Step 5:** **Delete User Profile Folder**
- Close Trados Studio and delete the folder located at `C:\Users\%USERNAME%\AppData\Roaming\Trados\Trados Studio\18`. When you restart Trados Studio, choose a user profile from `C:\Program Files (x86)\Trados\Trados Studio\Studio18\UserProfiles`.
**Step 6:** **Reinstall Trados Studio**
- If the issue persists, consider uninstalling and then reinstalling Trados Studio. Make sure to back up your settings and resources before doing this.
If none of these steps resolve the issue, it may be beneficial to check if the problem is specific to a certain project or file.
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tried everything except reinstall, which is nuclear option; problem happens in other tasks
tried everything except reinstall, which is nuclear option; problem happens in other tasks