IntelliJ IDEA: Can't type { and [

Question

So I have a problem where in IntelliJ IDEA I can\'t type In

{ --(Alt Gr + B or Ctrl + Alt + B)  

and

Answer 1

There are related issues on YouTrack: https://youtrack.jetbrains.com/issue/IDEA-177327, https://youtrack.jetbrains.com/issue/IDEA-91975 Problem should be fixed in IDEA 2018.3. By the way, you could try to add "actionSystem.force.alt.gr=true" option using "Help | Edit Custom Properties"

Answer 2

win10 Pycharm 2018.1.3

1. ctrl+shift+A
2. Registry
3. ENABLE "actionSystem.force.alt.gr", which was disabled initially

SOLVED for me!

Answer 3

Worked for me: While focus is on PyCharm then Ctrl+Shift+A (actions) -> Registry... and then enabling "actionSystem.force.alt.gr"

Answer 4

In my case it was caused by LaTeX plugin for IntelliJ IDEA. After its installation the 'Toggle Star' option key was set 'alt+shift+8' which coincides with { of my keyboard. Hence the solution is analogous to your own answer:

1) Open Keymap (double-shift and type keymap)

2) Expand: Main menu > LaTex

3) Right-click 'Toggle Star' and remove the mapping.

4) Apply + Ok

Answer 5

An other solution (not related to Jetbrain's suite).

This solution suits you if :

• The problem is sporadic (occurring at irregular intervals and eventually disappear)
• AltGr combinations seems not works on any other windows app

In this case this is a well known bug in Windows, just close all your RDP sessions and the AltGr will start acts as it should.

Answer 6

It worked for me by going to Ctrl+Shift+A (actions) -> Registry... and then disabling "actionSystem.force.alt.gr"