# Working with folders and files

## Creating folders and files

1. On the Editing page select the folder where you want the new folder or file to be created.
2. Click the New button (the orange '+' image) and select either New File or New Folder from the drop-down menu.

Type the new resource's name into the slideout and press Enter or click Submit (or press Esc to abort creation of the resource).

## Deleting folders and files

1. On the Editing page select the folders/files to delete.
2. Press the Delete key or select Delete from the Actions gear drop-down menu.

## Renaming folders and files

1. On the Editing page select the folder/file to rename.
2. Press the Rename key (usually F2) or select Rename from the Actions gear drop-down menu.

## Copying and moving folders and files

There are two methods available for copying files in Orion. The first method uses the clipboard:

1. On the Editing page select the folders/files to copy.
2. Press Ctrl+C to copy the selected files.
3. Select the target folder to copy into and press Ctrl+V to paste the source folders/files into this folder.

You can also copy and move files using menu commands.

1. On the Editing page select the folders/files to copy or move.
2. Select Copy to or Move to from the Actions gear drop-down menu.
3. Select a destination from the sub-menu or click Choose folder to pick a different destination.

## Updating this document

This document is maintained in a collaborative wiki. If you wish to update or modify this document please visit http://wiki.eclipse.org/Orion/Documentation/User_Guide/Tasks/Working_with_folders_and_files