10. January 2019

IntelliJ Idea vertical text block selection

It’s easy to create vertical text block selection in IntelliJ Idea.

  • macOS: Option + Command + Left click and drag mouse
  • Windows 10 – Creators update: Click Mouse wheel and drag
  • Older Windows: Alt + Left click and drag mouse
  • Linux: Click Mouse wheel and drag
  • Without mouse: Open Edit menu and select Column Selection Mode (Alt+Shift+Insert), then use Shift + Arrows to select a block

You’ll select vertical text block: