How Do I Automatically Import Packages in Intellij

You can configure the IDE to automatically add import statements if there are no options to choose from. In the Settings/Preferences dialog ( Ctrl+Alt+S ) , click Editor | General | Auto Import. Select the Add unambiguous imports on the fly checkbox, and apply the changes.

What is Auto import in IntelliJ?

Add unambiguous imports on the fly. This option enables automatic insertion of import statements if there’s only one source of import. Optimize imports on the fly. If this option is on, IntelliJ IDEA removes unused imports, adds missing imports, and organizes import statements silently as you work in the editor.

What is Ctrl Shift O in IntelliJ?

Tags:auto imports | eclipse | idea. In Eclipse, you press CTRL + SHIFT + O “Organize Imports” to import packages automatically. For IntelliJ IDEA, if you press CTRL + ALT + O “Optimize Imports”, it just removes some unused imports, never imports any package.

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