.. _file_editor:

File Editor
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The file editor in JupyterLab enables you to edit text files in
JupyterLab:

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The file editor includes syntax highlighting, configurable indentation
(tabs or spaces), different key maps (vim, emacs, Sublime Text) and
basic theming. These settings can be found in the Settings menu:

[screenshot]

To edit an existing text file, double-click on its name in the file
browser or drag it into the main area:

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To create a new text file in the current directory of the file browser,
click the ``+`` button at the top of the file browser to create a new
Launcher tab, and click the “Text Editor” card in the Launcher:

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You can also create a new text file with the File menu:

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A new file is created with a default name. Rename a file by
right-clicking on its name in the file browser and selecting “Rename”
from the context menu:

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