1 files changed, 18 insertions, 4 deletions

diff --git a/scripts/kconfig/mconf.c b/scripts/kconfig/mconf.c
index a4a75190457c..2c83d3234d30 100644
--- a/scripts/kconfig/mconf.c
+++ b/scripts/kconfig/mconf.c
@@ -67,13 +67,15 @@ static const char mconf_readme[] = N_(
 "             there is a delayed response which you may find annoying.\n"
 "\n"
 "   Also, the <TAB> and cursor keys will cycle between <Select>,\n"
-"   <Exit> and <Help>\n"
+"   <Exit> and <Help>.\n"
 "\n"
 "o  To get help with an item, use the cursor keys to highlight <Help>\n"
-"   and Press <ENTER>.\n"
+"   and press <ENTER>.\n"
 "\n"
 "   Shortcut: Press <H> or <?>.\n"
 "\n"
+"o  To show hidden options, press <Z>.\n"
+"\n"
 "\n"
 "Radiolists  (Choice lists)\n"
 "-----------\n"
@@ -272,6 +274,7 @@ static int indent;
 static struct menu *current_menu;
 static int child_count;
 static int single_menu_mode;
+static int show_all_options;
 
 static void conf(struct menu *menu);
 static void conf_choice(struct menu *menu);
@@ -346,8 +349,16 @@ static void build_conf(struct menu *menu)
         int type, tmp, doint = 2;
         tristate val;
         char ch;
-
-        if (!menu_is_visible(menu))
+        bool visible;
+
+        /*
+         * note: menu_is_visible() has side effect that it will
+         * recalc the value of the symbol.
+         */
+        visible = menu_is_visible(menu);
+        if (show_all_options && !menu_has_prompt(menu))
+                return;
+        else if (!show_all_options && !visible)
                 return;
 
         sym = menu->sym;
@@ -606,6 +617,9 @@ static void conf(struct menu *menu)
                 case 7:
                         search_conf();
                         break;
+                case 8:
+                        show_all_options = !show_all_options;
+                        break;
                 }
         }
 }