java - IntelliJ shortcut refactor object to list of objects -

lets have method signature:

public string get(){}; 

is there shortcut in intellij highlight string , surround list<> can following:

public list<string> get(){}; 

you can make own surround live template:

1. go settings/preferences > ide settings > live templates > surround.
2. add new template.
3. fill in form
   1. the abbreviation used select surround with context menu.
   2. the description appear in surround with context menu.
   3. the $selection$ variable predefined as, guessed it, selected text.
   4. you can add own variables, such $coll$ make template more generic.
   5. set applicable in... of java (or can more exact if want).

to use it:

1. select text.
2. press ctrl+alt+t on windows or ⌥⌘t on mac
   • the surround with context menu appear new template.
3. press c (since that's first letter of template's abbreviation) select template.

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