vscode disable empty folders (parent/child folders) merge/collapse/inline

Question

If child folder is empty, vscode get them merged like on screenshot. Is there an option to disable it? It's confusing and harder to use for me.

Answer 1

Disable/uncheck Explorer: Compact Folders in your settings.

Related info from release notes: Is there a way to unify single-folder folders in vs code?

Answer 2

In VsCode on MAC go to Code (top left hand corner)

1. Select Preferences
2. then Settings
3. then Search for compact folders
4. Uncheck the

Answer 3

In VsCode on WINDOWS go to File (top left hand corner)

1. Select Preferences
2. then Settings (or you can simply press Ctrl/Cmd+,)
3. then search for Compact Folders
4. Unckeck the option