Interface

Start a new line below or above your current line with the correct indentation.

You can render Javadocs directly in the editor including HTML tags, images and links.

Minimise everything except the editor in IntelliJ IDEA

Group and commit changes related to certain tasks

Complete statement can add your semicolons, brackets and manage caret placement for you.

How to exit dialogs and return your focus to the editor

How to reformat a file or section of code

How to use the Run Anything dialog

How to run and stop a process

Hide all UI elements (tool windows, toolbars, and editor tabs) so the editor occupies the entire main window with the source code centered.

Tips for using Search Everywhere (Shift+Shift)

You can start typing into a dialog box to search, even if there's not a textual search box available.

Take a look around a standard Gradle project to understand it better.

Learning new things in the IDE

Download or associate a JDK with your project.

You can move editor tabs around as required

Editor breadcrumbs show you your file structure

Create an editor fold to hide parts of your class

Helps to reduce options that are not relevant for your code

Use Find Actions to modify your IntelliJ IDEA interface.

Hide all the windows to increase your workspace

Minimise your interface to allow you to focus on your code

Toggle Tool Windows to tailor your interface

Setup the editor to suit your requirements

Get a project from source control, open an existing project, or create a new project