How to disable blue lines displayed in editor gutter while reviewing pull requests

Background/Situation

While reviewing pull request changes, users may notice blue lines appearing in the gutter and scroll area of their code editor. These lines highlight modifications related to the pull request context.

Question

How to remove the blue lines displayed in the editor during reviewing a pull request?

Answer

To disable or remove the blue lines shown after creating a pull request, follow these steps:

1. Understanding the Indicator: The blue lines in the editor are visual indicators of file modifications specific to the current pull request and are contextually useful for identifying changes.

2. Switch Branches: To entirely clear these indicators, switch to a branch that is not part of the pull request.

3. Disable Review Mode: If you'd like to keep the current branch context but prefer not to see the modification highlights, you can turn off Review Mode:

a. Locate the "Review Mode" option in the upper right corner of the editor tab.

b. Click to disable the feature.