> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://igb.mit.edu/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://igb.mit.edu/mini-courses/research-computing-on-engaging-with-vscode/connecting-to-engaging-via-ondemand/files.md).

# Files

To quickly view and edit files, go to the **Files > Home Directory** menu option. This will open a file browser in your Engaging user's home directory.

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From here, you can perform many basic filesystem operations straight from your web browser, such as:

1. Changing to a specific directory via the **Change Directory** button.

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2. Traversing through directories by double-clicking on the directory name.
3. Viewing files by double-clicking on the file name.
4. Editing a file by clicking the **three-dot menu > Edit** option.

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5. Renaming files / directories by clicking the **three-dot menu > Rename** option.
6. Uploading files from your local computer to Engaging by clicking the **Upload** button.
7. Downloading files from Engaging to your local computer by clicking the **Download** button.
8. Copying and moving files by clicking the **Copy/Move** button.