Intellij scratch files - how to delete them?

Question

I have created a few scratch files in android studio (fork of Intellij). by going to tools-->new scratch file.

But now i have soo many scratch files and i dont know how to delete them since they auto save. Can anyone help ?

Some info: scratch files are used to prototype code without it actually mingling with your exisiting code. Its like a notepad which auto saves.

Answer 1

To delete a scratch file or buffer, follow these steps:

1. Switch to the Scratches view of the Project tool window.
2. Under the Scratches pseudo-folder, right-click the scratch to be deleted, and choose Delete on the context menu.
3. Confirm deletion.

Source: https://www.jetbrains.com/help/idea/15.0/scratches.html?origin=old_help#d640596e253

I was also able to do it by pressing cmd+E (for mac) to open the recent files popup. Then select the line and hit the delete key.

Answer 2

1. Switch to the Scratches view of the Project tool window.
2. Under the Scratches pseudo-folder, right-click the scratch to be deleted, and choose Delete on the context menu.
3. Confirm deletion.