What is Eclipse's Ctrl+O (Show Outline) shortcut equivalent in IntelliJ IDEA?
To mimic Eclipse's Ctrl+O shortcut in IntelliJ IDEA, use Ctrl+F12. This triggers the File Structure popup, providing an overview of variables and methods, discriminable instantly through typing.
For macOS users, use fn + cmd + F12 for the same outcome.
Navigating within the structure
In the realm of the File Structure popup, a few nifty directions save you time:
- Arrow keys: Navigate through the member listings.
- Typing: Directly filter the results, great for fast member finding.
- Enter: Jump-starts your journey to the chosen member.
Structure window: Your map on the side
Construct a more unyielding class member view with Alt+7 (or Cmd+7 on a Mac), to open the Structure window. It grazes past File Structure Popup capabilities but without fading away:
- Sync with Editor: Upon clicking the lock icon, the active file is on your Structure window's radar.
- Settings Menu: Tweaking possibilities for viewpoints and sorting await you.
- Unpinned Mode: Enable an adaptive Eclipse-like atmosphere, where the Structure view vanishes upon pressing Esc.
When your exploring compass wants to go further than a single class, IntelliJ IDEA unwraps the Double Shift search, an effective tool for finding classes, files, or symbols across the project.
Beyond-class navigation in IntelliJ IDEA
IntelliJ IDEA is your interdimensional portal to navigate outside a single class:
- CTRL+N: Cristina Yang of shortcuts, operating on any class instantly.
- CTRL+SHIFT+N: The Sherlock Holmes in the world of code, tracking down any behind-the-scenes files.
- CTRL+ALT+O: Direct flight to any symbol. No delays, no baggage claim hassles.
IntelliJ IDEA: Your personalized cockpit
Your coding landscape perched in IntelliJ IDEA can smooth your flight:
- Keymap Customization: Make IntelliJ shortcuts your own with custom keymaps through Settings ⮕ Keymap.
- Search Everywhere Enhancements: Deploy more detailed plugins and actions with Double Shift, making it more powerful than just revealing class structure.
- Speed Search: Highlights not just in popups but across other windows like Settings/Preferences or Project View.
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