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How can I resize a tool window in IntelliJ IDEA using the keyboard?


Using the JetBrains IDE, how can i resize the intellij idea project panel ,project panel and other panels using just the keyboard

My IntelliJ build is : IntelliJ IDEA 2017.1.2


Solution

  • For IntelliJ 2022.2 and later

    macOS:

    Windows:

    Source: https://www.jetbrains.com/help/idea/mastering-keyboard-shortcuts.html?keymap=secondary_macos#advanced-features

    In older versions (2017.1.2 and later)

    Outdated now, but for IntelliJ 2017.1.2, to resize a Tool window, hold Ctlr-Shift and use the arrow keys to either shrink or expand the window.

    https://blog.jetbrains.com/idea/2010/01/resize-tool-windows-with-keyboard/