How to configure Google Java Code Formatter in Intellij IDEA 17?

Question

In the latest versions of IntelliJ IDEA it seems that it isn\'t possible to import code style files like intellij-java-google-style.xml.

I would like use the Google Java

Answer 1

This problem can be solve installing the google-java-format Plugin.

1. Open plugins window (CTRL+Shift+A): plugins

2. Click on browse repositories.

3. Search for google-java-format

4. Install the plugin.

5. Restart the IDE.

6. Enable the plugin executing the action (Ctrl+Shift+A): Reformat with google-java-format

Additional notes from the google-java-format README

The plugin will be disabled by default. To enable it in the current project, go to File→Settings...→google-java-format Settings (or IntelliJ IDEA→Preferences...→Other Settings→google-java-format Settings on macOS) and check the Enable google-java-format checkbox. (A notification will be presented when you first open a project offering to do this for you.)

To enable it by default in new projects, use File→Other Settings→Default Settings....