Intellij: How to copy/paste a file in order to duplicate it?
As for a keyboard only solution to duplicate a file in IntelliJ:
On Linux:
Press Alt+Home to activate the navigation bar, then either press F5, or press Ctrl+C to copy the file and then press Ctrl+V to paste it, a dialog will appear to name your new file.
On Mac:
Press Cmd+Up to activate the navigation bar, then either press F5, or press Cmd+C to copy the file and then press Cmd+V to paste it, a dialog will appear to name your new file.
⌥ + drag
- Mac
Press Option key and drag the original file. - PC
Press Alt key and drag the original file.
You will be prompted for a new name.
Works for classes too:
F5 will duplicate selected file prompting you to enter a name for the new file.