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Intellij 2023 IDE: Always show the Menu Bar at top


I downloaded the new IntelliJ Java for 2023.

To see the menu Bar. I need to do additional click. First click the button in Green box below, and then I can see the File menu. I want it like the original, where menu is Always showing. How can this be done ?

Step 1:

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Step 2:

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Its slightly cumbersome to do additional click everytime.


Solution

  • In the new UI, under the settings, ensure Show main menu in a separate toolbar is checked:

    settings

    For previous versions, assuming the default keyboard shortcuts haven't been changed, press Ctrl + Shift + A to show actions, then type "Main Menu" and check it.

    Main Menu toggle