How to Hide the Toolbox in GIMP

GIMP is a free graphic design program you can use to accomplish any number of digital imaging tasks. When you launch GIMP, your workbook opens separately from the main toolbox. However, if you click the "X" icon at the top of the Toolbox dialog, you will prompt the shut-down of the entire program. Many GIMP users keep the Toolbox visible at all times, but you can actually hide the main toolbar if desired.

Instructions

1. Launch GIMP. Whether you want to start a new file or open an existing one does not affect your ability to hide the toolbox.

2. Press "Tab" on your keyboard to hide the main toolbar. This will keep your workbook open, visible and unaffected. Continue performing the editing operations of your choice.

3. Undo the hide action by pressing "Tab" again. This will prompt the dialog to reappear, and your workbook will continue to resume as normal.

4. Exit the entire program when ready by clicking "File" and "Quit".

Tips & Warnings

• If you want to hide the Layers toolbar also, simply click the red "X" icon at the top of the Layers dialog. You can prompt the Layers toolbar to reappear by holding down "Control" and pressing on the "L" key.

• Clicking on the "X" icon at the top right-hand side of the toolbar will not hide the toolbar. Instead it will initiate the closing of GIMP itself.

References

• GIMPBook: GIMP Changes
• GIMP Docs: Close

Resources

• GIMP