How to enable autopopup suggestion list for html-files in PyCharm 2016

Question

I bought the Pro Version of PyCharm (2016.3.2).

How can I activate the autopopup suggestion list for autocompletion for html-snippets?

It is working for all other file types like .py .js. and .css but not in .html files.

I have to press CMD+J or TAB to get the list, but I want it to popup with typing the first character like with the other files.

Preferences are setup correct I think:

Especially I would like to show up my own Live-Templates. Who can give an advice?

1) Try with `Case sensitive completion` set to `None`; 2) `Help | Find Action...`, type `registry` and activate that found action -- once Registry window is shown - locate `show.live.templates.in.completion` -- it should be enabled. **P.S.** But TBH -- if it works in other files then it should work the same in .html files as well. — LazyOne, Jan 08 '17 at 21:48
1) It has no effect 2) It is enabled This is strange. When I am in an html file and press "_a_" I would expect to see ´` But I have to press "_a_" and the CMD+J and then TAB to execute. Is this normal behavior in PyCharm or should I report a bug? — qfactor, Jan 09 '17 at 00:06
Pressing `a[TAB]` is absolutely normal (no real need for `Cmd+J`, unless you wish to specify that this must be a Live Template) -- it will expand `a` Emmet abbreviation/Live Template into final text (all standard/fixed Emmet abbreviations are handled via Live Templates). — LazyOne, Jan 09 '17 at 00:15
Plus ... I forgot that you are in HTML context .. where `a` is treated as just a plain text (look at this: how IDE should know if you about to type `a` (as in `a dog` text) or if this mean to be `` tag). If IDE will invoke code completion popup for every letter .. it will not be possible to type in HTML/XML context. Thing is: HTML/XML is a "random" mix of plain text and tags .. as compared to more "strict" JS/CSS (I know 00 not the best comparison/explanation but better than nothing) — LazyOne, Jan 09 '17 at 00:19
If you want to see code completion popup for `a` and see live templates and other stuff (HTML tags) -- consider typing ` — LazyOne, Jan 09 '17 at 00:22
I understand the argument. But when using editors like sublime text or VS Code etc. they do exactly that, even in HTML context. But If this is normal behavior in PyCharm I have to accept that. Thanks for your quick explanation. — qfactor, Jan 09 '17 at 00:29

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 09 '17 at 00:35

This behaviour is correct for HTML/XML context.

Imagine this HTML code:

<p>a</p>

How IDE should know for sure what are you about to type here (after typing initial a letter):

maybe it will be word apple?
or maybe a dog?
or maybe you actually want enter <a> tag here?

If code completion would popup here .. I would abandon such IDE straight away -- otherwise how I suppose to type plain text here .. considering that I will see popup window almost all the time?

So...

if you wish to see code completion at this point (plain text context) you will have to invoke code completion popup manually by pressing Ctrl + Space (or whatever you have there for Code | Completion | Basic) after typing a.
for list of Live Templates alone, pressing Cmd + J (Code | Insert Live Template) is required.
for quicker Live Template/Emmet invocation (if you know exact Live Template abbreviation) -- just press expand key (Tab by default in most OS/Keymaps) .. so a[Tab] will convert that into desired <a href=""></a> expanded text.

This is very logical and the perfect answer. Thank you very much. :) — qfactor, Jan 09 '17 at 00:44

How to enable autopopup suggestion list for html-files in PyCharm 2016

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