File Explorer
Browse, create, rename, and manage files in the project tree.
The Explorer is the default primary sidebar view. It shows the folder you opened with File → Open Folder as a collapsible tree.
Open the Explorer
- Click the file icon on the activity bar
- View → Explorer or Ctrl+Shift+E
- After opening a project, the Explorer loads automatically
Navigate files
Click a file to open it in a new editor tab. Click folders to expand or collapse them.
Use Ctrl+P for faster navigation when you know the filename.
Git status colors
Modified, added, and deleted files show color cues in the tree. These match the status reported in Source Control. Refresh happens when you save, stage, or run Git commands.
Create and rename
Right-click a folder or empty area for context actions:
- New File
- New Folder
- Rename
- Delete
- Copy / Cut / Paste
You can also use File → New Text File (Ctrl+N) to create a file at the project root.
Reveal in Explorer
With a file open in the editor, run Reveal in Explorer from the command palette to scroll the tree to that file's location.
Collapse and refresh
The Explorer header includes buttons to collapse all folders and refresh the tree. Refresh is useful after external tools add or remove files outside Shape.
Dirty file badge
Unsaved open files show a badge on the Explorer activity bar icon with the count of dirty tabs. Save all with Ctrl+K S.