File tab

The File tab of the Document Editor allows performing some basic operations.

Online version

The corresponding window of the Online Document Editor:

With this tab, you can use the following options:

• create a new document,
• save the current file (in case the Autosave option is disabled), save it in the required format on the hard disk drive of your computer with the Download as option, save a copy of the file in the selected format to the portal documents with the Save copy as option, print or rename the current file,
• protect the file using a password, change or remove the password,
• view general information about the document or change some file properties,
• track version history,
• manage access rights,
• Open File Location - open the folder of the Documents module, where the file is stored, in a new browser tab,
• access the Advanced Settings of the editor,
• Help - open the built-in help center,
• Suggest a Feature - share your thoughts on improving ONLYOFFICE editors.

Desktop version

The corresponding window of the Desktop Document Editor:

With this tab, you can use the following options:

• create a document from template; the Open and Open recent options allow opening a document using File Explorer or choosing one from the list of recently opened files,
• save the current file without changing its format and location using the Save option, save it changing its name, location or format using the Save as option or print the current file,
• protect the file using a password, change or remove the password,
• protect the file using a digital signature (available in the desktop version only),
• view general information about the document or change some file properties,
• manage access rights,
• Open File Location - open the folder, where the file is stored, in the File explorer window,
• access the Advanced Settings of the editor,
• Help - open the built-in help center,
• Suggest a Feature - share your thoughts on improving ONLYOFFICE editors.

tip

Most actions of the File tab have keyboard shortcuts, for example, Alt+F opens the File panel.