File Browser Plugin

The File Browser Plugin shows your files and folders in the side pane, allowing you to quickly open files.

To view the File Browser, choose View ▸ Side Pane and then click on the tab showing the File Browser icon at the bottom of the side pane.

10.5.1. Browsing your Files

The File Browser tab initially shows your file manager bookmarks. To browse the contents of any item, double-click it.

To show a parent folder, choose from the drop-down list, or press the up arrow on the File Browser's toolbar.

To show the folder that contains the document you are currently working on, right-click in the file list and choose Set root to active document.

10.5.2. Opening a File

To open a file in gedit, double-click it in the file list.

10.5.3. Creating Files and Folders

To create a new, empty text file in the current folder shown in the browser, right-click in the file list and choose New File.

To create a new folder in the current folder shown in the browser, right-click in the file list and choose New Folder.