Layout Validation in Android Studio

Question

How do I get the Layout Validation window in Android Studio? It's usually listed under View > Tool windows. Is there a solution that helps you see your layouts displayed on different screen sizes in realtime without actually running an emulator or actual device?

Answer 1

In order that the Layout Validation window appears, you have to open some of your views (activity, fragment,...) xml layout. Then, the window should automatically appear in the upper right corner of the IDE window. See here:

https://developer.android.com/studio/debug/layout-inspector#layout-validation

If it doesn't appear, then it should be listed under View > Tool Windows

Answer 2

As per Android Studio version 4.1.3, it's still there in

View -> Tool Windows -> Layout Validation

If you can't see it,

• go to settings
• search for Layout Validation
• Click on KeyMap
• Double click on Layout Validation
• Add keyboard shortcut