how to show console in chrome dev tools sources view
I couldn't find the "show drawer" button stated in the selected answer. Perhaps it has been removed in the past year and a half. I found it in the "three vertical dots" options menu on the top right though.
Also this can be toggled with the Esc Key
In the top right of the stack inspector, click on the "⋮" next to the "x". Then, click "Show console drawer". You can also hit the Escape key.
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I think you were looking for the "show drawer" button. It looks like
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3 places left of the devtool close (x) button.