File tree operations

The full file-tree operation list — every action is doable via right-click or keyboard.

Create

New file

Three paths:

1. + icon next to a folder name
2. Right-click folder → New file
3. ⌘N / Ctrl N (creates in the current folder)

Input field appears → type a name → Enter.

New folder

Right-click any folder → New folder.

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Rename

Three triggers:

• Double-click the name
• Select + F2
• Right-click → Rename

Renaming doesn't break wikilinks — change [[Chapter 1]] to "Chapter 1 revision" and every internal link auto-updates.

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Delete

Right-click → Delete, or select + Del / Backspace.

Confirm → goes to this book's trash (not the global trash — that's at the book level).

Restore: file tree top "Show trash" icon → find the file → "Restore."

Per-book trash keeps 30 days, then permanent.

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Multi-select

Hold Ctrl / ⌘ to pick several files — or hold Shift and click two files to select the range.

Then right-click → applies to all selected:

• Delete
• Move to folder
• Duplicate
• Mark as manuscript / reference

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Clipboard

⌘X / ⌘C cut / copy → switch to target folder → ⌘V.

Cross-book works too: ⌘C a file → switch books → ⌘V.

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Drag to reorder

Just drag. You can:

• Drag a file to another folder
• Drag a folder into another folder (becomes a subfolder)
• Drag-sort — drop at a specific position within a folder (a blue line shows where)

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Move files across books

To move a file from book A to book B:

1. ⌘C in A
2. Switch to B via the Studio Switcher
3. ⌘V to paste

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Related

• File tree overview
• Quick Open