How to Create a File (For Students)

In this article, you will learn how to create a file in Launch Pad and Voyage.

Last updated - July 18, 2024

How to Create a File in Launch Pad

In Launch Pad, students are able to create files in the Code Playground.

1. Navigate to your Launch Pad homepage. 
   
   
   
   
2. Click the "Playgrounds" button.
   
   
   
   
3. Select "Code Playground."
   
   
   
   
4. Click the "No file selected" dropdown and click the "+ New File" button. If you previously created a file, that file will automatically load.
   
   
   
   
5. Type the file name and select one of the three file types.  You can choose between:
   1. .html (HTML)
   2. .css (CSS)
   3. .js (JavaScript)
   
   
6. Click "Create File."

How to Create a File in Voyage

1. Navigate to your Voyage homepage and click "<> Code."
   
   
   
   
2. Click the "New file" button.
   
   
   
   
3. Input the file name and select the file type. You can choose between:
   
   1. .html (HTML)
   2. .css (CSS)
   3. .js (JavaScript)
   4. .java (Java)
   5. .cpp (C++)
   6. .py (Python)
   7. .txt (Text - for use with Python)
      
      
   
   
   
4. Click "Save" to save your file.