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MoeJoudeh
MoeJoudeh

Reputation: 63

How to have the pop-up window for method definition in intelliJ while selecting the methods available?

I am moving to intelliJ and trying to have the useful method-definition window that i used to have in netbeans.

In netbeans, and while seeking the methods available, you always have a small pop up window that gives you the definition of that method in javadoc.

Here's a screenshot

I know, you can press ctr+shift+I for Quick Definition, but it only shows an example but not the definition. and i also know that ctrl+b will open the whole java doc and take you to that method but it looks not practical.

I also know the feature of hovering over the method, but, once again, i am seeking for the pop-up window you have WHILE selecting the method.

is there any way possible to have the old good pop-up window?

thank you.

Upvotes: 6

Views: 2278

Answers (2)

z11i
z11i

Reputation: 1306

If you go to the Keymap tab in Preferences you can search for "Quick Documentation" and see the available shortcuts. I'm using the macOS keybindings but it's similar on Windows or other platforms. It shows me three shortcuts: F1, Ctrl+J and Ctrl+Mouse Button 2.

When you are selecting through the autocomplete popup, press F1 or Ctrl+J, then a documentation popup will show up alongside it. So you can see the docs while cycling through the methods list. It's not automatic but it's the closest thing you can get as of now.

Upvotes: 2

lukeg
lukeg

Reputation: 4399

Use Ctrl+Q (by default) to bring QuickDoc.

Upvotes: 4

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