IntelliJ IDEA 11.1 Web Help

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IntelliJ IDEA suggests a handy way to switch between files opened in the editor, split editor tabs, and tool windows (docked or floating). This is similar to the application switchers in the various operating systems. The switcher consists of two columns: the left one displays the list of tool windows, while the right one displays the list of files currently opened in the editor.

switcher

To switch between open files and tool windows
  1. Press Ctrl+Tab Control Tab or Ctrl+Shift+Tab Control Shift Tab.
  2. Keeping CtrlCtrl pressed, use the following keys:
    • UpUp and DownDown arrow keys, TabTab or Shift+TabShift Tab to go up and down the list in both panes.
    • AltAlt to toggle between the right and the left panes of the switcher pop-up window.
    • EditorDeleteEditorDelete or BackSpace BackSpace or Shift+BackSpace Shift BackSpace to close the editor tab where the selected file is opened, or hide a tool window, if it is shown.
  3. Having selected the desired file or tool window, release the CtrlCtrl key. The corresponding file or tool window gets the focus and the switcher pop-up window disappears.

    Tip

    If you want to close the switcher without selecting any file or tool window, just use the left or right arrow keys.

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