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Toggle Any Panel with Dedicated Actions
New toggle commands for every panel make custom keybindings easier
Every panel in Zed now has a dedicated toggle action, making it simple to show or hide panels with custom keybindings.
How to Use
Use the command palette to toggle any panel:
- Open the command palette (
Cmd-Shift-Pon macOS,Ctrl-Shift-Pon Linux/Windows) - Search for “toggle” to see all panel toggle actions
- Choose a panel to toggle its visibility
Or create custom keybindings in your keymap settings:
[
{
"bindings": {
"cmd-1": "workspace::ToggleLeftPanel",
"cmd-2": "project_panel::Toggle",
"cmd-3": "outline_panel::Toggle"
}
}
]Available Toggle Actions
All panels now have toggle actions:
project_panel::Toggleoutline_panel::Togglegit_panel::Toggleagent_panel::Toggleterminal_panel::Togglecollab_panel::Togglenotification_panel::Toggledebugger_ui::Toggle
Why This Matters
Consistent API: Every panel works the same way for toggling.
Custom Workflows: Bind your most-used panels to quick shortcuts.
Keyboard-First: Navigate your workspace without touching the mouse.
This is perfect for creating a personalized workspace layout where you can instantly access the panels you need while keeping others hidden until necessary.