# Writing tests

To write tests using Cover Plugin for IntelliJ:

<table><thead><tr><th width="226">IntelliJ</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Editor Panel</td><td>Click the <img src="/files/TRs4tlE0pn7ElgpeOMWT" alt="" data-size="line"> <a href="/pages/JqCjyIzhQ87fC5eK52KZ">Write Tests gutter icon</a>.</td></tr><tr><td>Editor Panel</td><td>Right-click a method or class and select <code>Write Tests</code>.</td></tr><tr><td>Editor Panel</td><td>Select <code>Diffblue</code> > <code>Write Tests</code> from the <a href="/pages/H1Z2pqQNjOwBIjoIStle#diffblue-menu-bar">IntelliJ menu</a>.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/H1Z2pqQNjOwBIjoIStle#project-tool-window">Project Tool Window</a></td><td>Right-click a folder or file and select <code>Write Tests</code>.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/H1Z2pqQNjOwBIjoIStle#structure-tool-window">Structure Tool Window</a></td><td>Right-click a method or class and select <code>Write Tests</code>.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/DYexS9iYfu4RWMube7LQ">Run Configurations</a></td><td>Select <code>Run > Edit Configurations</code> from the IntelliJ menu.</td></tr></tbody></table>

{% hint style="info" %}
Once started, if you need to cancel the test writing process at any point, click the red **Stop** button in the [Cover Plugin tool window](/features/cover-plugin/writing-tests/diffblue-cover-tool-window.md).
{% endhint %}

In general, if the **Write Tests** option is available then Cover Plugin can write tests for your methods or classes. However:

* If it is not possible for Cover to write a complete test, instead a partial test may be created - see [Creating partial tests](/features/cover-plugin/writing-tests/partial-tests.md).
* If you don't want to write a complete test, Cover Plugin can help set up your tests by creating a skeleton test instead - see [Creating skeleton tests](/features/cover-plugin/writing-tests/skeleton-tests.md).


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