IdeaVim: How to cycle through list items without using arrow keys?

Question

Is there a way to move through list of suggestions without leaving keyboard home row? I am looking for some kind of vim-style analog to up/down arrow actions.

Answer 1

For people reading this on 2019

you can use Ctrl + n and Ctrl+ p to cycle the autocomplete options

Reference: https://youtrack.jetbrains.com/issue/VIM-438#comment=27-520874

Answer 2

You can bind Fn + hjkl to arrow keys globally in your OS. No more leaving the home row, ever! Fn is often located in the bottom left corner of the keyboard where you can easily reach it with your left palm.

On OS X you can remap the keys using excellent Karabiner software (formerly known as KeyRemap4MacBook) which has a "Vi mode" preset.

On Linux there are several solutions using xmodmap or XKB, see https://superuser.com/questions/96299/mapping-superhjkl-to-arrow-keys-under-x. You might need to substitute Fn for LCtrl: I'm not sure if Fn is visible to key remapping code at all.

Not sure if there are any options on Windows.

Also, certain high-end keyboards can remap keys in hardware as well.

Answer 3

On Windows, you can use AutoHotkey to remap Win+jk to DownUp

#j::Send {Down}
#k::Send {Up}