In the code editor for IntelliJ 2019, I want to add a straight double-quote (QUOTATION MARK) to the currently-selected text to make it a string literal.
Is there some keystroke or menu item to make this happen?
Yes, it's under Settings > Editor > General > Smart Keys
and is called Surround selection on typing quote or brace
.
If activated, you can utilize this feature by simply selecting the relevant text and pressing the single or double quote key.