How to Fix VS Code Menu Bar Missing (File, Edit, Selection Not Showing) ? | 3 Easy Fixes
Is your VS Code menu bar missing? Can’t find File, Edit, Selection, View, Go, Run, or Terminal? Don’t worry — it’s a common issue and super easy to fix! -- I’ll show you step-by-step how to restore the menu bar in 3 simple ways to restore the missing menu bar in Visual Studio Code.
🕒 Timestamps:
0:00 The Problem: Missing Menu Bar
0:10 Method 1: The Alt + Space Shortcut (Quick Restore)
0:47 Method 2: Command Palette (Toggle Menu Bar)
1:50 Method 3: Customize Layout Icon (The "Hidden" Menu)
2:16 Bonus: View Appearance Settings
Quick Keyboard Shortcuts used in this video:
Windows/Linux: Alt + Space (to Maximize/Restore)
Command Palette: Ctrl + Shift + P (Type "Toggle Menu Bar")
This problem usually happens because of full-screen mode, Zen mode, or accidental clicks. Watch till the end to fix your layout.
What you’ll learn:
How to fix missing menu bar in VS Code
Restore File, Edit, Selection options
Fix full screen mode issues
Adjust menu bar visibility settings
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