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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.

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mattsmith5 Avatar asked Nov 17 '25 06:11

mattsmith5


2 Answers

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

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M. Rizzo Avatar answered Nov 18 '25 19:11

M. Rizzo


In 2025 you disable "Merge main menu with window title" under Apperance & Behaviour > Appearance

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Callum Avatar answered Nov 18 '25 20:11

Callum