IntelliJ is hiding folder in project window mentioned in .gitignore file, how to show that folder in project window?

Question

• ignoring build folder does not show it in project window.
• commenting .gradle in .gitignore does show it in project windows.

I want to show both .gradle and build folders in project windows but I also want to include them in .gitignore file.

Answer 1

Right click on a directory in the project view and make sure Hide ignored files option is not enabled.

This feature is provided by a third-party .ignore plug-in. IntelliJ IDEA doesn't hide ignored files out of the box.

Note: If you don't see the .gitignore-d files, then try clicking this option regardless of its label in this menu. Sometimes because of a bug the entry says "hide" but clicking it actually shows the hidden files.