IntelliJ IDEA: Line Commenting for Mac Users

Keyboard Shortcuts for Commenting

To comment out a line of code in IntelliJ IDEA on a Mac without a numpad, users can utilize keyboard shortcuts. Open the IntelliJ settings (Cmd+Alt+S), select "Keymap," and search for "Comment with Line Comment" or "Comment with Block."

Quick Line Commenting

For quick line commenting, press ⌘ on macOS or Ctrl on Windows/Linux. Pressing ⌘/Ctrl anywhere on a line will add a line comment to that line.

This tip simplifies the line commenting process for Mac users, enhancing their coding efficiency and streamlining their development workflow.