Why the new UI?

Minimize distractions and boost productivity

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Key changes

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Focus on your code

The new UI has less visual clutter and provides easy access to powerful features, leaving you more cognitive space for your code.

Easy access to your tools

All of the essential features are at your fingertips. You can access features, run your code, and switch between tool windows using easy-to-click icons.

Clean and modern

The new UI was redesigned with the latest concepts in mind. Visual improvements such as light and legible icons, a consistent color palette, and increased contrast, result in a cleaner, more modern look and feel.

Switch to the new UI

You can switch to the new UI from the Settings icon.

How to turn on the new UI

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As functional as ever

Running code

The run widget was redesigned with a cleaner layout while retaining all run modes.

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Git

VCS-related actions and branches are all available from the VCS widget.

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Search Everywhere

The powerful tool for finding things in your project and IDE has a fresh look.

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Keymaps

The shortcuts you are already familiar with all work exactly the same.

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Quick-fix

Press Alt+Enter to see smart fixes and suggestions for your code.

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Highly customizable

Compact Mode

Use the new compact mode to minimize UI elements.

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Main Toolbar

Add custom actions and rearrange the positions of icons in the toolbars.

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Themes

Choose between Light and Dark default themes tailored to the new UI.

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UI Kit

Icon set, palettes for Light and Dark themes, and a component library.

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FAQ

Custom editor schemes are already supported. Custom themes have a few cosmetic issues that need to be fixed, but will be fully supported in upcoming releases.
The current UI will remain available at least until the 2024.2 release planned for mid-2024. We are not going to remove it until we’ve seen that the vast majority of our users have successfully made the switch to the new UI.