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Make XML Split view default in Android Studio 3.6+?


In Android Studio 3.6 and above, an XML file always opens in the "Code" view by default. How do I make it open in "Split" view by default?


Solution

  • UPDATED

    Now for Android Studio "Arctic Fox" - Preferences -> Editor -> Design Tools. Nice!

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    In Android Studio 3.6 if you open Preference->Editor->Layout editor you can see for this case only check/uncheck "Prefer XML editor" for show modes "Code" or "Design" view without "Split", very strange... Waiting for possibility check mode "Split"

    UPDATED

    Now Android Studio 4.0 has "Split" option. Nice!

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