Text/Design Tab Missing New Android Project on Android Studio IDE

Question

How can I enable the text/design Tab on the a src/main/res/layout folder on the activity_main.xml file that was created automatically during create new project? If i do righ

Answer 1

I had this problem too, I deleted all the preference files, such as the AndroidStudioPreview folder & com.google.android.studio.plist, then restarted android studio, it worked.

Answer 2

In Android Studio 3.6 use these three buttons (Code | Split | Design), on top right, to switch between views.

Answer 3

If text/design tab is missing in new android studio, this can solve by two methods. You have re-install android studio. And don't forget to delete android studio related all files from temp and local. Or you can re-install SDK (software development kit) according to your device.

Answer 4

You do not need to restart an IDE. All you need is to close an xml file that does not get a tab and reopen it within an editor. It is a little bug.

Answer 5

use the three buttons (Code|Split|Design)on top right hand side to switch between views.

Answer 6

You can also Move between Design / Text tabs in layout’s view with simple shortcut: (Mac) : control + shift + ← / → (Windows / Linux): alt + shift + ← / →