如何在WebStorm中启用侧边栏变更记录？排查Material Theme插件影响

Hey there! I’ve run into similar UI quirks with theme plugins overriding IDE settings before, so let’s get your changelist and quick change preview back up and running. Here’s what you can try:

1. Check Material Theme’s UI Customizations #

Theme plugins like Material Theme often tweak UI elements to match their style, which might be hiding your changelist or editor change markers:

• Open Settings/Preferences (use Ctrl+Alt+S on Windows/Linux, Cmd+, on Mac)
• Navigate to Appearance & Behavior → Material Theme
• Look for options related to VCS, Changelists, or Editor Indicators. Make sure none of these are set to "hidden" or disabled. Some themes default to hiding minor UI elements for a cleaner look, so this is the first place to check.

2. Verify WebStorm’s Native VCS Settings #

Even if the theme is the culprit, it’s worth confirming the IDE’s core settings are correct:

• In Settings/Preferences, go to Version Control → Changelists
• Ensure the Show changes in editor checkbox is ticked—this controls the yellow change marker bar you mentioned.
• For the sidebar changelist: Right-click anywhere on the sidebar, hover over View Mode, and make sure Show Changelists is enabled. You can also check Appearance & Behavior → Appearance to confirm Show tool window bars is turned on.

3. Reset Material Theme to Defaults #

If you’ve tweaked the theme’s settings before, a bad configuration might be causing the conflict:

• In the Material Theme settings page, look for a Reset to Defaults button (usually at the bottom)
• Click it, restart WebStorm, and check if the changelist and change markers reappear.

4. Rule Out Plugin Compatibility #

If none of the above works, temporarily disable the Material Theme plugin:

• Go to Plugins in Settings/Preferences, find Material Theme, and uncheck it
• Restart WebStorm. If the changelist works again, the issue is definitely with the theme. You can try updating the plugin to the latest version (compatibility issues get fixed often) or dig deeper into its settings for hidden VCS-related toggles.

A quick tip: The yellow bar you’re referring to is called the Editor Change Marker—searching for that term in the settings search bar can help you jump straight to the relevant options faster.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Jacas