Using IntelliJ to diff two arbitrary files

Question

I\'m really liking the IntelliJ diff tool. I\'m wondering if it is possible to use this tool to diff two arbitrary files. I.e. files NOT in an IntelliJ project. Just pick tw

Answer 1

Since 2018.2, IntelliJ has officially supported it:

For windows: Ctrl + Shift + A, then type "Open Blank Diff Window"

For Mac: Cmd + Shift + A then type "Open Blank Diff Window"