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Can SourceTree show diff side-by-side

I started to use SourchTree recently.

The default format of the diff is to use "-" or "+" to show changes.
I like to have 2 files side-by-side and show the change line to line.

However, I cannot find the option to change the format. Can you help?

Solution

  • If you don't see any "side-by-side diff" button on the diff view, then a good workaround is to setup a difftool in your SourceTree.

    See for instance "How to use Meld as a merge tool with SourceTree on Windows?".

    Using an external diff tool (supporting natively a side-by-side view) is more reliable than the native tool options here.