# Enabling Internal Mode

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There are useful tools, such as the Internal Actions menu, that are only visible if the internal mode is enabled in the IDE.

Procedure: Configuring Internal Mode

1. Start the IDE.

2. From the main menu, select `Help | Edit Custom Properties...`. This selection opens the `idea.properties` file. If it does not exist, the IDE will prompt to create one.

3. Add the line shown below to the `idea.properties` file:

```PROPERTIES
idea.is.internal=true
```

4. Save the `idea.properties` file and restart the IDE.

5. The Internal Actions menu is now available in `Tools | Internal Actions`.