How to Create a File (For Students)

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

Last updated - July 10, 2023

Creating a File in Launch Pad

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

1. To get to the Code Playground, click the "Playgrounds" button in the top right corner of your screen and click "Code Playground."
   
   
   
   
2. Click the "No file selected" drop down and click the "+ New File" button. If you previously created a file, that file will automatically load.
   
   

   

3. Type your file name and select the file type. Make sure your file type matches the type of file you would like to create. You can choose between HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
   
   

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Creating a File in Voyage

1. To create a file in Voyage, navigate to the code editor and click the bar at the top of the screen. Then click the "New file" button. 
   
   
   
   
2. A menu will pop up that allows you to set the name and type of your new file.
   1. The available file types are HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, and text.
   
   
   
   
3. Click "Save" and your file will now be available for use in the file drop down.