IntelliJ IDEA Scratches

IntelliJ IDEA provides a Temporary Editor. In Temporary Editor, we can create a text or piece of code for search and exploration purposes. IntelliJ IDEA has two types of temporary files -

1. Scratch File
2. Scratch Buffer

Scratch File

The scratch files are functional, runnable and debuggable. It requires a specific language and have an extension of it.

Creating Scratch File

To create a scratch file do the following-

• Via Shortcut Key - Ctrl + Shift + Alt + Insert. OR,
• Go to File->New->Scratch File
• Select the Language
• Scratch file created in the IntelliJ installation Directory/config/Scratches Folder.

Scratch Buffer

The Scratch buffer are only used for creating and editing text. They do not require a specific language and do not have an extension of it.

Creating Scratch Buffer

To create scratch buffer do the following -

• Via Shortcut key - Ctrl + Shift + A or click on Search Everywhere icon (Press double-Shift)
• A popup dialog box open.
• Type the Command Name in the Search field and press Enter

 

• Scratch Buffer Editor Window will open. Type desired code.

Open Available Scratches

To see the list of available scratches file and scratches buffer -

• Go to Project Tool Window
• Select Scratches and Consoles -> Scratches

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I'm Ethan Mariano a software engineer by profession and reader/writter by passion.I have good understanding and knowledge of AngularJS, Database, javascript, web development, digital marketing and exploring other technologies related to Software development.