"Save As" window - CMD+C, CMD+V, CMD+X, CMD+A don't work.
macOS Catalina V10.15.1
Illustrator 2020 v24.0
- Open app
- Open any ai file (or make a new one)
- CMD+Sift+S (or choose File/Save As...)
- After Save As window appears,
- try with a keyboard to copy (or select) filename.
- You can select with mouse filename (or part of the filename)
- Use CMD+C
- Try to paste to notepad what you "copy" You can paste only what was in the clipboard before steps 2
Result:
CMD+C, CMD+V, CMD+X, CMD+A don't work.

Shortcut keys not working in “New Folder” dialog within Save As dialog is tracked with this issue – https://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/601447/suggestions/39374122
Overall issue of shortcut keys not working in Save As dialog is fixed in Illustrator version 24.0.1
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gilbert chan commented
MACOS 10.15.5
Illustrator 24.2
still not working!!?
but Photoshop 21.2 can do! -
Anonymous commented
Also having this issue on the latest release of Photoshop CC & Illustrator CC on an up-to-date macOS Catalina.
This issue is also present in the 'Save For Web' dialogue box. -
Jeff Brown commented
Still not working!! Very frustrating!!
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Anonymous commented
not working still, this is very aggravating and needs to be fixed, please!
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Raymond commented
Latest Illustrator release 24.1, you still cannot CMD + A / X / C when clicking the new folder button in the "save as" window. Catalina 10.15.3,
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Fabricio commented
It is not fixed yet. I can't even make a new folder from the Save As command. This is getting out of control. Cmd + Shift + N once in the "Save as" menu does not work in the latest version of illustrator 24.0.3.
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Anonymous commented
Same here. Unable to use shortcut Cmd + Shift + N to create a new folder. Dramatically cripples my production speed as I would shortcut-create a new folder, name it and hit "SAVE." Now, if I don't watch myself and my conditioned reflexes, I will rename the file i'm saving something like "PRINT.pdf" and save it in the work in progress or client files folder. Big mess.
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Conor Toumarkine commented
Still not fixed. I can't even make a New Folder from the Save as command. This is getting out of control. Cmd + Shift + N once you are in the "save as" menu does not work.
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Anonymous commented
Same issue in Photoshop but I don't see an update available for that.
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Anonymous commented
this is fixed in illustrator, however I can still not copy something outside of illustrator and paste it into the save as document
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Jimmy commented
Works better but still doesn't work properly in 24.0.1.
You can copy text from Illustrator, paste it in Notepad, and then re-copy and paste it back to the Save-As window, but that is still a workaround.
You still are unable to copy/paste text from within the app.
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Jason commented
I'm experiencing the same issue. It's driving me nuts as it really messes up my workflow. Any idea how to fix this??
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Colton Kidd commented
System:
Macbook Pro 2016 (15 inch) running Catalina 15.1, 2.9 gHz Quad-core i7, 16GB RAM, Radeon Pro 460 GPU
As of Illustrator 2020 release, you are no longer able to copy/paste plain text into the Save As file name or create folder name. I have tried this every different way, reset preferences, restarted computer. Can't find a solution for it.
It worked just fine in AI 2019 with no issues.
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Anonymous commented
Tried the 24.0.1 Update, NEW FOLDER window in save as still doesnt let me use keyboard shortcuts
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David Woo commented
Still experiencing the same issue. Bug not fixed. I'm working on a Mac, Catalina v10.15.1. Uninstalled old Illustrator 2020 (v23.1.1) and installed this version Illustrator 2020 (v24.0). No change.
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silk-m commented
Hi, Keyboard shortcuts now work for Save As document titles. Thank you very much.
However, it still doesn't work with New Folder title names. Please correct this as well.-- silk-m
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Jack B commented
Honestly, I downgraded to CC 18 because I couldn't stand this anymore. CC 18 programs work great and run super smooth. It was getting to the point where the newest versions were disrupting my workflow and reducing my productivity. I will not be upgrading to your newer programs anymore, until I hear from other users. You should really make sure they at least function correctly before releasing them to the public.
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Anonymous commented
Same issue here. Only happening with Illustrator 2020, not Indesign or photoshop.
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Stephen Maschke commented
I used to be able to paste text into the file name when I save a file but in this latest version, I don't seem to be able to it that anymore.
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Conor Toumarkine commented
Same exact problem over here. Huge problem for me. I save a lot of files with copy and paste functionality.