How do you close Tool Windows in IntelliJ?

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I've got a zillion different tool windows all docked & hidden in IntelliJ but what I'd really like to do is to close some of them. I'll never use them and they're just adding to the visual clutter. There are buttons for everything BUT closing.

Any suggestions?

Solution 1:

http://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin?pr=idea&pluginId=1489

Problem solved. Please vote-up, my review looks a little lonely all by itself :)

Edit

I have started a discussion on the IntelliJ forum - please contribute.

Solution 2:

From the help files it's File > Settings > Appearance that will help you. You can hide the tool windows by unselecting Show tool window bars.

On a case by case basis, you could use File > Other Settings > Configure Plugins

and work through the wizard unselecting those plugins that you're not using. You'll need to restart Intellij, but it'll get rid of 'em.

Solution 3:

Pressing Ctrl + Shift + F4 (while a tool window is open) may completely close (remove) some types of tool windows.

Solution 4:

In IntelliJ 15 (Mac anyway), go to preferences, keymap, search for "Hide All Tool Windows". See what they decided to use for the keyboard shortcut. Then change it to whatever you like. Screenshot:

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Tip: When recording a new shortcut, use the mouse to hit Ok, or you may end up with Enter as your shortcut.

Solution 5:

The option "Remove from Sidebar" is added to the context menu on tool-window buttons in IntelliJ 15. ref: https://youtrack.jetbrains.com/issue/IDEA-145126

I found the feature request in the discussion that Lawrence Wagerfield's answer links to.

Thank you Lawrence!