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File basics: Open, close, and save files

If you are new to gedit, these topics will help you with creating, saving, and opening and closing files.

Create a new file — Open a new file for editing.
Open a file or set of files — Open files to start working on them.
Save a file — Save your file to work on it later.
Close a file — Exit from the file you are using.
Reopen a recently-used file — Access files that you have updated recently.
Open a file that is located on a server — Access files that are stored on a different computer.