In code editor of IntelliJ, wrap selected text in double-quote marks

Question

In the code editor for IntelliJ 2019, I want to add a straight double-quote (QUOTATION MARK) to the currently-selected text to make it a string literal.

Is there some keystroke or menu item to make this happen?

The String Manipulation plugin can do that... – thebjorn Jul 05 '19 at 18:49 — thebjorn, Jul 05 '19 at 18:49

Yevgen · Accepted Answer · 2019-07-05T19:56:37.853

8

Yes, it's under Settings > Editor > General > Smart Keys and is called Surround selection on typing quote or brace.

edited Jul 05 '19 at 19:56

answered Jul 05 '19 at 18:59

Yevgen

1,576
1
15
17

1

Thanks but where is the shortcut ? – Farbod Aprin Jan 29 '21 at 18:54
1

works flawlessly! @FarbodAprin there is no shorcut. Select the text and press quote key – Gaurav Apr 01 '22 at 16:11

score 7 · Answer 2 · answered Mar 16 '21 at 23:56

7

The verified answer is correct, but if you are wondering what the shortcut is for these smart keys, highlight the text you wish to surround and press the key you wish to surround that text with.

answered Mar 16 '21 at 23:56

Kevin Castell

71
1
4

1

Thanks, this should be added to accepted answer. – everis Jun 16 '21 at 11:30

In code editor of IntelliJ, wrap selected text in double-quote marks

2 Answers2