How to change left border width in Zen Mode PhpStorm?

Question

I started using the PhpStorm IDE.

I found the perfect mode for coding called Zen Mode. But I have one point to make about this. Its left border is so wide. How can I change this?

Answer 1

In Zen / Distraction Free mode the code is kind of centred (hence that big gap on the left: it gets bigger on a wider screen). It is by design. You may want to use Full Screen mode instead. https://www.jetbrains.com/help/phpstorm/2021.1/ide-viewing-modes.html

You may also want to check these links for some tips on how to customize your IDE:

• https://blog.jetbrains.com/idea/2020/04/ui-secrets-customize-the-appearance-of-intellij-idea/
• https://blog.jetbrains.com/idea/2021/02/find-your-visual-zen/
• https://www.jetbrains.com/help/phpstorm/2021.1/tool-windows.html

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Regarding the editor gutter width in general: see IDEA-148002 and check the comments and linked tickets there.