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Step 1: Open the Window menu
Every panel in Premiere Pro can be switched on or off from one place. In the menu bar at the top, click Window. You will see a long list of panels, and the ones that are currently open have a tick next to them.
Look at the list. If a panel you need has no tick, it is closed, and that is why you cannot find it anywhere in your workspace.
Step 2: Bring back Effect Controls
In the Window menu, click Effect Controls. When it has no tick, clicking it opens the panel again. The keyboard shortcut is Shift+5, which is handy to remember because you will use this panel constantly for scale, position, opacity and every effect you add.
Now click a clip in your timeline. The panel fills with that clip's settings: Motion (with Position, Scale and Rotation), Opacity and anything else you have applied. If the panel is open but looks empty, it simply means no clip is selected, so click one on the timeline.
If the panel is ticked in the menu but you still cannot see it, it is probably hidden behind another tab. Look at the tab row at the top of the panel group and click Effect Controls, or use the >> button to reveal tabs that do not fit.
Step 3: Restore the Tools toolbar
The toolbar with the Selection, Razor, Pen and Type tools lives in the same menu. Open Window again and scroll down the list until you find Tools. Click it, and the toolbar comes back, usually docked beside your timeline.
The toolbar is a normal panel, so you can drag its edge to resize it or drag its tab to a better position. A narrow, tall toolbar to the left of the timeline is a common setup because it keeps your tools within easy reach.
Step 4: Reset the whole workspace if something is still wrong
If panels are misplaced, stacked in odd ways or you cannot tell what is missing, reset the layout. Go to Window > Workspaces and click Reset to Saved Layout. The shortcut is Alt+Shift+0. Premiere puts every panel back where the current workspace expects it, whether that is Editing, Color or any other.
The same submenu lets you switch to another workspace, such as Editing or Effects, using Alt+Shift+1 to Alt+Shift+9. Each one arranges the panels differently, so changing workspaces is also a quick way to get a clean layout.
Tips
- Learn the panel shortcuts. Shift+5 opens Effect Controls and Shift+7 opens the Effects panel, so a closed panel is never more than a keypress away.
- Save a layout you like. Once everything is where you want it, use Window > Workspaces > Save as New Workspace so you can return to it after an accidental change.
- Check for a maximized panel. If one panel fills the screen, press Shift+` (the Maximize Frame shortcut) to return to the normal view.
FAQ
Why is my Effect Controls panel empty?
The panel only shows settings for the clip you have selected. Click a clip on the timeline and its Motion, Opacity and effect settings appear. If the clip is not selected, the panel says no clip selected.
How do I get the toolbar back in Premiere Pro?
Go to Window > Tools and make sure it has a tick. If you cannot find it afterwards, use Window > Workspaces > Reset to Saved Layout to restore the default arrangement.
Will resetting the workspace delete my project or edits?
No. A workspace reset only changes where the panels sit. Your sequences, clips and effects are not touched.
With your panels back, you can get on with editing. If you apply a lot of effects, try BetterFX to add them from the keyboard without hunting through panels.
