How to Disable Full Path Insertion in Javadoc Autocompletion in IntelliJ IDEA

How can I stop IntelliJ IDEA from automatically inserting the full path when using Javadoc autocompletion?

// Example usage in Javadoc:
/**
 * This method does something.
 * @param param This is a parameter.
 */
public void doSomething(String param) {
    // Implementation here
}

IntelliJ IDEA is a powerful IDE that assists developers with various features, including autocompletion for Javadoc comments. However, at times, users may prefer that the IDE does not insert the full class path when suggesting documentation tags. Instead, they might want a simpler reference. This guide will explain how to configure IntelliJ IDEA to disable the full path insertion when using Javadoc autocompletion.

// No code snippet is required for this specific configuration.

Causes

• IntelliJ IDEA is designed to provide fully qualified names to avoid ambiguities in large projects.
• User settings may be configured to include full paths for better clarity in complex systems.

Solutions

• Navigate to Settings by pressing `Ctrl + Alt + S`.
• In the Settings dialog, go to the 'Editor' section.
• Select 'General' and find the 'Code Completion' subsections.
• Look for the option 'Show full paths in Javadoc' and uncheck it to disable the full path insertion.
• Apply the changes and test the Javadoc autocompletion in your code.

Mistake: Not saving the changes after altering the settings.

Solution: Always ensure you apply and save your changes before closing the settings window.

Mistake: Overlooking the specific option under the right settings category.

Solution: Make sure you are in the correct menu (Editor -> General -> Code Completion) when looking for the settings.