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All other tools present except flutter outline

Android Studio Version: Android Studio Meerkat Feature Drop | 2024.3.2 Patch 1 Build #AI-243.26053.27.2432.13536105, built on May 22, 2025

I've been unable to find anyone with this issue, as it prevents me from extracting and refactoring widgets. It is also missing from my Tools window.

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  • I don't do Flutter so I'm not sure what Outline is, but the three-dot menu on the lefthand side – opposite your circle – opens a dropdown that usually contains all of the icons that aren't currently shown on those side toolbars. AS might've just moved it back there, which it tends to do randomly. Commented Jun 13 at 6:56
  • It isn't there, that outline is a tool that comes from the Flutter plugin, and I think since they upgraded it, it became incompatible with the latest android studio update. Commented Jun 13 at 9:36

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I resolved the extracting issue by selecting the widget, right-clicking on it, hovering over Refactor, and then choosing Extract Flutter Widget. View the image to see what I mean

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I ran into the same issue and this answer (from Google's AI response) is what I have found so far. I have not tried it out yet, so I don't know if all the functionality from Flutter Outline is still available.

Based on the information available, the Flutter Outline window has been deprecated in recent versions of Android Studio and IntelliJ, including version 2024.3.2. This means it is no longer the primary way to view and interact with your widget tree.

However, there are still ways to access the functionality previously offered by the Flutter Outline:

  • Structure View: You can use the Structure tool window found under View > Tool Windows > Structure. While it's in a separate window, it provides a hierarchical view of your project's structure, including widgets, according to GitHub.

  • DevTools: The Flutter plugin for JetBrains IDEs has integrated DevTools, which may include features that replicate or replace the functionality of the Flutter Outline.

  • Editor-based actions: You can still use shortcuts and context menus in the editor to manipulate your widget tree. For example, you can right-click on a widget to access actions like wrapping it with other widgets (e.g., Column, Row, Center).

In summary, while the dedicated "Flutter Outline" window might not be present in Android Studio 2024.3.2, its functionality is still available through other means, primarily the Structure view and potentially through DevTools integrations.

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