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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

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    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/

    Update for IntelliJ 2022.2

    macOS:

    • To resize a vertical tool window, press ⌃ ⌥ ← and ⌃ ⌥ →
    • To resize a horizontal tool window, press ⌃ ⌥ ↑ and ⌃ ⌥ ↓

    Windows:

    • To resize a vertical tool window, press Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Left and Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Right
    • To resize a horizontal tool window, press Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Up and Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Down

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