

Thank you for your feedback on this issue! Visible file name pane when tabs are hidden We have revamped the design of the Run widget in the main window header so that its appearance is unobtrusive and easier on the eyes. This allows for more intuitive navigation, as you can easily switch between several open projects using project tabs displayed under the main toolbar.

We’ve implemented project tabs for new UI users on MacOS. To turn Compact Mode on, go to the View menu and select Appearance | Compact Mode. It’s particularly useful for smaller screens or when working on laptops. We’ve introduced Compact Mode, which provides a more consolidated look and feel due to the reduced heights for toolbars and tool window headers, scaled-down spacings and paddings, and smaller icons and buttons. Alternatively, you can right-click on an icon to call the context menu and assign the new placement for a tool window using the Move to action. To add a tool window to this area and place it in the lower part, drag its icon along the sidebar and drop it under the separator. This option allows you to conveniently arrange these windows for more flexibility and control over your workspace. Let’s take a look! Vertical split for tool windowsįor the new UI, we’ve introduced the option to split the tool window area vertically, just like in the old UI. As a result of this effort, we’ve introduced a number of updates. This extensive feedback helped us prioritize improvements and identify the most popular requests while working on the IntelliJ IDEA 2023.1 release.

We collected and thoroughly processed them and worked diligently to implement the necessary changes. During this time, we received a massive number of comments and suggestions.
