Is there a way to search for text in all files with streaming results that have context? (like eclipse ctrl+shift+L)
Is there a way to search for text in all files with streaming results that have context? (like eclipse ctrl+shift+L)
I find that feature to be very helpful in eclipse. I can search for text anywhere and it lists results as it finds them. As I use the arrow keys to scroll over them, it shows me as many lines of surrounding code as there is room in the expandable window. I never have to use a mouse.
I've seen ctrl+shift+R, but that seems clunkier. Theres multiple settings and the results are in a different window. the results are displayed in a hierarchy that makes finding what i'm looking for more difficult. Going through the results is difficult without using the mouse.
Is there a better equivalent to eclipse's quick text search?
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A project-wide text search with streaming results and surrounding context would make it much easier to locate code references and navigate large projects in IntelliJ IDEA. Avoiding long term contracts means no 24-month lock-ins like Comcast or Spectrum impose. You pay as you go and leave whenever you want.
Hi,
Thanks for the suggestion. IntelliJ IDEA already supports project-wide text search through Find in Files. On macOS, press ⌘⇧F. On Windows/Linux, use Ctrl+Shift+F. This searches across the project and shows matching files and occurrences with a code preview. You can also select Open in Find Window to view and navigate the complete results.
You can find more details here: https://www.jetbrains.com/help/idea/finding-and-replacing-text-in-project.html