File Operations
Manage your files quickly with these essential shortcuts:| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
CTRL + O | Open Folder | Opens a dialog to select and open a folder in the explorer |
CTRL + S | Save File | Saves the currently active file to disk |
CTRL + N | New File | Creates a new file in the current directory or root |
CTRL + SHIFT + N | New Folder | Creates a new folder in the current directory or root |
The
CTRL + S shortcut only saves the active tab if it has been modified. An indicator will show on modified tabs.Editor Controls
Navigate and control your editing experience:| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `CTRL + “ | Toggle Terminal | Opens or closes the integrated terminal panel |
| Tab Switch | Click Tab | Click on any tab to switch between open files |
Window Management
Control the application window:| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
ALT | Show Navbar Menu | Reveals the navbar menu with Settings and Update options |
| Drag Navbar | Move Window | Click and drag the navbar to move the window |
Blink uses a frameless window design. Press
ALT to access the navbar menu where you can check for updates or open settings.Context Menu Actions
Right-click on any file or folder in the explorer to access these actions:- Copy - Copy the selected file or folder
- Cut - Cut the selected file or folder for moving
- Paste - Paste the copied or cut item
- Rename - Rename the selected file or folder
- Delete - Delete the selected file or folder
Problems Panel
When the Problems Panel is open:- Click on any error or warning to jump to the exact location in your code
- View errors and warnings with file paths and line numbers
- Switch between Problems and Terminal tabs
Drag and Drop
Blink supports intuitive drag-and-drop functionality:- Drag files or folders within the explorer to reorganize your project structure
- Drop items into folders to move them
- Visual feedback shows valid drop targets
Tips for Power Users
Creating Files in Specific Locations
Creating Files in Specific Locations
Select a folder in the explorer, then press
CTRL + N or CTRL + SHIFT + N to create a new file or folder inside that selected folder. If nothing is selected, the new item will be created in the project root.Quickly Switching Between Files
Quickly Switching Between Files
Keep your most-used files open in tabs for quick access. Close tabs you no longer need by clicking the close button on each tab.
Terminal Shortcuts
Terminal Shortcuts
Use `CTRL + “ to quickly toggle the terminal. The terminal persists your session, so you can hide it and bring it back without losing your command history.
Keyboard Shortcut Reference
Here’s a complete quick reference table:| Category | Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|---|
| File | CTRL + O | Open Folder |
| File | CTRL + S | Save File |
| File | CTRL + N | New File |
| File | CTRL + SHIFT + N | New Folder |
| Editor | `CTRL + “ | Toggle Terminal |
| Window | ALT | Show Navbar Menu |