Enable Automatic Imports in IntelliJ IDEA with One Click
This short guide explains how to configure IntelliJ IDEA to automatically add required imports and remove unused ones, saving time during development by enabling the Auto Import options in the Settings → General panel.
When developing with IntelliJ IDEA, manually importing many packages can be tedious. This guide shows how to enable automatic import and removal of unused imports.
Step 1: Open File → Settings .
Step 2: In the Settings dialog, select General → Auto Import .
Step 3: Check the two options shown in the screenshot (e.g., “Add unambiguous imports on the fly” and “Optimize imports on the fly”).
After enabling these options, IDEA will automatically add necessary imports and clean up unused ones.
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