Before following the procedure, save the place, confirm the current Studio version and layout, and identify whether Explorer is hidden, docked off-screen, collapsed, or filtered. Record the current state so the result can be compared without guessing or erasing useful evidence. Note any affected data, permissions, purchases, security controls, or files that must remain intact.
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Open the Explorer window
In Studio, select Explorer from the Window menu or the Home tab toolbar.
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Find the parent in the hierarchy
Use the arrow beside a parent, such as Workspace, to expand its children and locate the relevant instance.
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Select or search for the instance
Select the instance in Explorer, or use the Explorer search field when the hierarchy is large.
After completing the supported steps, confirm that Explorer shows the expected instance hierarchy, selection tracks the 3D view, and the panel remains usable after reopening the place. Repeat the original task once so a cached or temporary result is not mistaken for a durable fix, then check that the protected account, data, permissions, and settings still have their intended state.
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Troubleshoot Open the Explorer Window in Roblox Studio
If View controls differ after an update, a custom layout is corrupted, the panel opens off-screen, filtering hides an instance, or Studio policy or plugin state interferes, stop broad resets and return to the last known safe state. Record the exact message, account or device scope, versions, and failed step before using the linked official support route.
Video walkthrough
ⓘ Sources and verification
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Freshly re-qualified against the linked current first-party documentation; follow that source if labels differ after a platform update.
