In EClipse if I hold the mouse over a class name I get some hint like the picture below about it: But with doing the same I don't get that hint box in IntellijIDEA.(Mac edition) Is there a setting somewhere to set this? It is really helpful.

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Getting info about a Class in IntelliJ IDE by hovering over it

In EClipse if I hold the mouse over a class name I get some hint like the picture below about it:

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But with doing the same I don't get that hint box in IntellijIDEA.(Mac edition) Is there a setting somewhere to set this? It is really helpful.

Upvotes: 9

Reputation: 571

To know the classname and it's initial declaration within the scope, use Ctrl + J (Mac OS)

Upvotes: 0

Reputation: 587

For anybody new finding this question there is also an option for it

Upvotes: 10

Reputation: 5942

You can press CTRL + Q when hovering above a class name to show a popup with more information.

Upvotes: 5