How to change Java version for Maven in IntelliJ?

Question

I\'m new to both Maven and IntelliJ IDEA.

I have a Maven project written in Java 8. Whenever I try to build it (Maven Projects window -> Lifecycle -> compile -> Run

Answer 1

I don't think any response to the question addressed the concern - ". . . in IntelliJ".

Here are the steps: -

• Go to Preferences in IntelliJ ( or Shortcut ⌘ + ,)
• Build, Execution, Deployment > Maven > Importer - select the "JDK for Importer" dropdown then select your preferred java version, Click Apply
• Build, Execution, Deployment > Maven > Runner - select the "JRE" dropdown then select your preferred java version, Click Apply
• Click OK