# File Editor

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,
spaces), different key maps (vim, emacs, Sublime Text) and basic theming. These
settings can be found in the Settings menu:

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To edit an existing text file, double-click on the file in the File Browser or
drag it into the Dock Panel:

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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 and click the “Text Editor” card in
the Launcher:

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