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Shortcut to switch between design and text in Android Studio

Does anyone know some shortcut to switch between design and text in android studio while editing XML layout?

While I can switch from design view to source using Ctrl+B (and need to select something in layout before), I have no way to go back.

Solution

  • You can find it in Preferences->KeyMap:
    "Select next Tab in multi-editor file":

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    The keymap depends on the platform:

    • On Mac: CRTL+SHIFT+RIGHT
    • On windows/Linux it is ALT + Shift + Left/Right.

    You can change it on the KeyMap panel.

    You can find the buttons to switch between design, text and preview in top right bar:

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    With Android Studio Arctic Fox 2020.3 you can find the buttons to switch between code|split|design:

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