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diff --git a/doc/user/project/repository/web_editor.md b/doc/user/project/repository/web_editor.md index b5b2b8aaae9..80b0ada6f7b 100644 --- a/doc/user/project/repository/web_editor.md +++ b/doc/user/project/repository/web_editor.md @@ -6,10 +6,10 @@ info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated w # Web Editor **(FREE)** -You can use the Web Editor to make changes directly from the GitLab UI instead of -cloning a project and using the command line. +You can use the Web Editor to make changes to a single file directly from the +GitLab UI. To make changes to multiple files, see [Web IDE](../web_ide/index.md). -From the project dashboard or repository, you can: +In the Web Editor, you can: - [Create a file](#create-a-file). - [Edit a file](#edit-a-file). @@ -18,8 +18,8 @@ From the project dashboard or repository, you can: - [Create a branch](#create-a-branch). - [Create a tag](#create-a-tag). -Your [primary email address](../../../user/profile/index.md#change-the-email-displayed-on-your-commits) -is used by default for any change you commit through the Web Editor. +Your [primary email address is used by default](../../../user/profile/index.md#change-the-email-displayed-on-your-commits) +for any change you commit through the Web Editor. ## Create a file @@ -28,18 +28,22 @@ To create a text file in the Web Editor: 1. On the top bar, select **Main menu > Projects** and find your project. 1. From the project dashboard or repository, next to the branch name, select the plus icon (**{plus}**). 1. From the dropdown list, select **New file**. -1. Complete the fields. - - From the **Select a template type** dropdown list, you can apply a template to the new file. - - To create a merge request with the new file, ensure the **Start a new merge request with these changes** checkbox is selected. +1. Complete the fields. To create a merge request with the new file, ensure the **Start a new merge request with these changes** checkbox is selected. 1. Select **Commit changes**. ## Edit a file -To edit a file in the Web Editor: +To edit a text file in the Web Editor: 1. On the top bar, select **Main menu > Projects** and find your project. 1. Go to your file. -1. Next to the display buttons, select **Edit**. +1. In the upper-right corner of the file, select **Edit**. + + If **Edit** is not visible: + + 1. Next to **Open in Web IDE** or **Open in Gitpod**, select the down arrow (**{chevron-lg-down}**). + 1. From the dropdown list, select **Edit** as your default setting. + 1. Select **Edit**. ### Keyboard shortcuts |