Question mark in status bar

Does anyone know what the question mark in the status bar is/does or why it's there? There's no hover tip and clicking it doesn't appear to actually do anything.

It's in all of the (my) IDEs status bars (Rider/DataGrip/WebStorm) and I can't find any reference to in the documentation. Thanks.

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The problem could be caused by a third-party plugin. Please try to temporarily disable all custom plugins and restart the IDE https://www.jetbrains.com/help/idea/managing-plugins.html

If the problem remains, please right-click on a Status Bar and capture a screenshot showing its settings. 

Also, please share the IDE logs via `Help | Collect Logs and Diagnostic Data`

Files can be uploaded at https://uploads.jetbrains.com/ (do not forget to share the UploadID here)

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The question mark icon in the status bar of JetBrains IDEs, including Rider, DataGrip, and WebStorm, typically indicates that there are notifications or messages that require your attention. It's a way for the IDE to alert you to certain events or provide information about the project.

Here's what you can do to find out more:

Hover over the Icon:

  • Hover your mouse pointer over the question mark icon. In some cases, this action may display a tooltip with more details about the notifications or messages.

Click on the Icon:

  • Clicking on the question mark icon might open a panel or a popup with messages or notifications.

Check Event Log:

  • Go to "View" > "Tool Windows" > "Event Log." There might be messages or notifications listed there.

Explore Other Tool Windows:

  • Depending on the nature of the notifications, you might want to explore other tool windows like "Version Control," "Terminal," or any other relevant tool window that might be associated with the notifications.

If you still can't find any information after trying these steps, there might be a chance that it's related to a specific plugin or tool you have installed. In such cases, checking the documentation or support forums for the specific JetBrains IDE you're using might provide additional insights or solutions.

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