The file explorer is more than just a tree view; it's a fully keyboard-accessible file management system with advanced search and auditing tools.
Master the explorer with these keyboard shortcuts:
| Arrow Keys | Navigate up/down, expand/collapse folders. |
| Enter | Open selected file / Toggle folder. |
| Cmd/Ctrl + C/X/V | Copy, Cut, and Paste files. |
| Cmd/Ctrl + D | Duplicate selected file (auto-names as "Filename copy"). |
| Delete/Backspace | Delete selected item. |
Select exactly two files, right-click, and choose Compare Selected. This opens a side-by-side diff view highlighting additions, deletions, and modifications.
[!TIP] Internal Clipboard: The explorer uses an internal clipboard for file operations. This allows for complex actions like "Cut" (move) to work reliably within the IDE, separate from your operating system's file clipboard.