File

Basic File Operation

This section provides basic instructions for managing files and folders in the new IDE.

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1. Creating a New File or Folder

Create a New File

1. Open the Explorer panel by clicking on the file icon in the Activity Bar (left sidebar).

2. Right-click on the desired directory where you want to create the file.

3. Select New File.

4. Enter the file name (e.g., index.html, script.js).

5. Press Enter to create the file.

Create a New Folder

1. In the Explorer panel, right-click on the desired directory.

2. Select New Folder.

3. Enter the folder name.

4. Press Enter to create the folder.

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2. Opening a File

1. Open the Explorer panel.

2. Click on the file you want to open.

3. The file will open in a new tab in the editor.

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3. Editing and Saving a File

Edit a File

1. Open the file in the editor.

2. Click inside the file and start editing.

Save Changes

• Press Ctrl + S (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + S (Mac).

• Alternatively, go to File > Save from the menu.

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4. Deleting a File or Folder

1. Open the Explorer panel.

2. Right-click on the file or folder you want to delete.

3. Select Delete.

4. Confirm the deletion when prompted.

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5. Renaming a File or Folder

1. Open the Explorer panel.

2. Right-click on the file or folder you want to rename.

3. Select Rename.

4. Enter the new name and press Enter.

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6. Downloading a File

1. Open the Explorer panel.

2. Right-click on the file you want to download.

3. Select Download.

4. The file will be downloaded to your local system.

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7. Uploading a File

1. Open the Explorer panel.

2. Click the Upload Files button (or right-click on a folder and select Upload Files).

3. Select the file from your local computer.

4. The file will be uploaded to the selected directory.

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8. Moving Files and Folders

1. Open the Explorer panel.

2. Click and drag the file or folder to a new location.

3. Drop it in the desired directory.

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9. Copying Files and Folders

1. Open the Explorer panel.

2. Right-click on the file or folder.

3. Select Copy.

4. Right-click on the target directory and select Paste.

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10. Searching for a File

1. Press Ctrl + P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + P (Mac).

2. Type the file name.

3. Select the file from the search results to open it.

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Notes

• Some features may be restricted based on user permissions or plan limitations.

• Use Ctrl + Z (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + Z (Mac) to undo changes before saving.

• Use the integrated terminal for advanced file operations (e.g., mv, cp, rm commands).

• This manual just cover some basic file operations. There are more functions provided by the IDE. If you can't find any specific operation or function you wish to perform, please contact our support team.