how to create a code template in IntelliJ IDE

Question

so I want to create a short cut/ template for a few very frequent code lines such as

System.out.println("someVariablesInExistingScope as String ===>>>" +someVariablesInExistingScope);

so if I can create a template or short where i just type my shortcut such as shrtcut + CTRL + SPACE

and it types the above mentioned line

Answer 1

You need to create a live template. You can do so in the Settings dialog (Settings | Editor | Live Tempates).

See the IntelliJ IDEA help for more information.