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Working with files
Overview
The File Browser and File menu allow you to work with files and directories on your system. This includes opening, creating, deleting, renaming, downloading, copying and sharing files and directories.
The File Browser is in the Left Panel (the Files tab):
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Many actions on files can also be carried out in the File menu:
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To open any file double-click on its name in the File Browser:
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You can also drag a file into the Dock Panel:
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Many files types have multiple viewers/editors. For example, you can open a markdown file in the text editor, or as rendered markdown. To open a file in a non-default viewer/editor, right-click on its name in the File Browser, and use the "Open With..." submenu to select the viewer/editor:
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A single file can be open simultaneously in multiple viewer/editors and they will remain in sync:
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The file system can be navigated by double clicking on folders, or on the directories at the top of the directory listing:
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Each file or directory in JupyterLab also has a URL that can used to open JupyterLab with that file or directory open. To get the shareable link, right-click on the file or directory and select the "Copy Shareable Link" item:
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Creating files and activities
Create new files or activities by clicking the + button at the top of the File Browser. This will open the Launcher in the Dock Panel, which allows you to pick an activity and kernel:
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You can also create new documents or activities using the File Menu:
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The current working directory of the Launcher will follow that of the File Browser:
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Uploading and downloading
Files can be uploaded to the current directory of the File Browser by dragging and dropping files onto the File Browser:
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Any file in JupyterLab can be downloaded by clicking on the “Download” button at the top of the File Browser:
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