Surrounding Blocks of Code with Language Constructs
The Surround with feature allows you easily put expressions or statements within blocks or language constructs. This feature in IntelliJ IDEA applies to:
Context | Surround with | Example |
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Java statements | ||
Java expressions | ||
XML/HTML /JSP/JSPX tags |
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JavaScript statements | ||
ActionScript statements | ||
PHP statements | ||
Custom folding region comments | Any fragment of code, where Surround With is applicable |
To surround a block of code
- Select the desired code fragment.
- Do one of the following:
A pop-up window displays the list of enclosing statements according to the context.
- Select the desired surround statement from the list. To do that, use the mouse cursor, up and down arrow keys, or a shortcut key displayed next to each element of the list.
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Last modified: 13 July 2016