# Why are the export buttons missing in NotebookLM?

Source: https://nlmexporter.com/guides/questions/why-are-the-export-buttons-missing-in-notebooklm  
Section: Questions  
Last verified: November 2026  
Plan: Free

Usually the notebook tab was open before the extension was installed or updated. Refresh the tab. If the buttons are still missing, check that the feature is switched on in the workspace feature toggles, that you are on a notebook page in desktop Chrome, and that the item has finished generating.

## Steps

1. Install [NotebookLM Ultra Exporter](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/notebooklm-ultra-exporter/afchokljnhhggkhedfbmkcmdagjmjchj) in desktop Chrome, then refresh any open NotebookLM (Gemini Notebook) tab.
2. Refresh the NotebookLM tab.
3. Open the workspace and check the feature toggles, or restore the defaults.
4. Update the extension and restart Chrome.

## What to know

- Feature toggles can hide individual export buttons.
- A Google redesign can move things; update the extension from the Chrome extensions page.
- Other extensions that modify the same page can conflict. Disable them to test.

> Google changes these menus often. The item's own menu in your notebook shows what is built in today.

## Frequently asked questions

### The button is there but export fails. Why?

The item may not be fully loaded. Open it, wait for it to render, scroll long content, then export again.

## Related guides

- [Feature toggles: show only the tools you use](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/features/feature-toggles)
- [How do I install NotebookLM Ultra Exporter?](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/questions/how-to-install-notebooklm-ultra-exporter)
- [How do I choose a NotebookLM Chrome extension?](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/questions/how-to-choose-a-notebooklm-chrome-extension)
- [Is NotebookLM Ultra Exporter free?](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/questions/is-notebooklm-ultra-exporter-free)
- [What are the free limits in NotebookLM Ultra Exporter?](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/questions/what-are-the-free-export-limits)
- [Is NotebookLM Ultra Exporter safe to use?](https://nlmexporter.com/guides/questions/is-notebooklm-ultra-exporter-safe)