Why did the toolbar icons disappear from Google Chrome Developer Tools?

Question

I use Google Chrome Developer Tools all the time. Suddenly, the toolbar icons went away. They used to be above each of Elements, Resources, etc... and now they are gone. I guess this is okay because I didn't need them in the first place. But, is there a way to turn them back on?

Solution

This happened to me too the other day. It took me a while, but I finally found the spot where you can re-enable them: just go to the Developer Tools settings. Incidentally, there is a bunch of other cool stuff there, too.

To bring up the settings (I'm using version 25), click the gear icon on the bottom-right of Developer Tools window. On the left, click General. Under Appearance, you'll find a checkbox labeled Show toolbar icons.

Incidentally, be sure to check out the Shortcuts area if you like to navigate with the keyboard.

Comments

[kaveman]

On Chrome 30.0.1599.69 m, they seem to have taken this option away! Am I missing something?

[Dmitry Minkovsky]

Looks that way. Update here if you find it.

[hitautodestruct]

@kaveman This was confirmed by Paul Irish in this comment. No reason given on why...