File Explorer
Navigate and organize your project files
The file explorer is your command center for managing project files. Located in the left sidebar, it provides a tree view of all files and folders.
Basic Navigation
Opening Files
- Single click — Select file (highlights it)
- Double click — Open file in editor
- Enter key — Open selected file
Folder Expansion
- Click arrow — Expand/collapse folder
- Double click folder — Toggle expansion
Keyboard Navigation
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
↑ / ↓ | Navigate through files |
Enter | Open selected file |
→ | Expand folder |
← | Collapse folder |
Creating Files & Folders
Quick Actions Menu
Click the + button in the file explorer header:
- New File — Create a new file
- New Folder — Create a new directory
- Upload Files — Import from your computer
- Upload Folder — Import entire folder
New File
Click New File
Click + → New File.
Enter Filename
Type the filename including extension (e.g., chapter1.tex).
Start Editing
The new file opens automatically in the editor.
You can create nested paths directly: chapters/introduction.tex creates both the folder and
file.
New Folder
- Click + → New Folder
- Enter the folder name
- Press Enter to create
Context Menu Actions
Right-click any file or folder for more options:
File Actions
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Rename | Change file name |
| Delete | Remove file permanently |
Folder Actions
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| New File | Create file inside folder |
| Rename | Change folder name |
| Delete | Remove folder and contents |
Renaming Files
Select the File
Right-click and choose Rename.
Edit the Name
The current name becomes editable. Modify it as needed.
Confirm
Press Enter to save or Escape to cancel.
Renaming a file that's referenced in other files (like \input{} or \includegraphics{}) won't
automatically update those references. Use the AI to help find and fix references.
File Icons
Visual indicators help identify file types:
| Icon | Type |
|---|---|
| 📄 | LaTeX file (.tex) |
| 📚 | Bibliography (.bib) |
| 🎨 | Style file (.sty, .cls) |
| 🖼️ | Image (.png, .jpg, .pdf) |
| 📁 | Folder |
| 📝 | Text/other |
Best Practices
Organize by Type
project/
├── main.tex
├── chapters/ # Text content
├── figures/ # Images
├── tables/ # Table definitions
├── styles/ # Custom commands
└── bibliography/ # BibTeX filesUse Descriptive Names
Good: methodology-overview.tex
Bad: chapter2.tex
Keep Root Clean
Only essential files in the root:
main.texreferences.bib.gitignore(if using Git)
Everything else goes in organized folders.