Is it possible to recover the empty space in text editor when the sidebar is expanded?

[J.P.Goose (M)]

I know when the side bar is minimised the empty space is removed.

[SgtBatten]

Try the settings cog, very last item

I’d also recommend using the Studio Code Server addon instead for much more functionality.

[J.P.Goose (M)]

Yeah toggling it off that creates that space.

[calisro (Rob)]

I really wish I knew that addon existed prior to today. Thanks.

[SgtBatten]

Hmm okay, for me it collapses and I get the whole window. Maybe a device or browser specific thing?

Try clearing cache. Try some other browsers and maybe file a bug report if not resolved