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Browsing Files

Learn how to navigate and view files in Handrive.

File Browser

Opening a Share​

Click any share in the sidebar to browse its contents. The main content area shows the files and folders.

The breadcrumb trail at the top shows your current location:

Share Name > Folder > Subfolder > Current Location

Click any part of the breadcrumb to jump back to that level.

Folder Navigation​

  • Double-click a folder to open it
  • Use the breadcrumb to go back
  • Click All Shares in the sidebar to return to the shares overview

View Modes​

Toggle between views using the button in the header:

Grid View​

  • Files displayed as cards in a grid
  • Shows file icon/thumbnail, name, and quick actions
  • Good for visual browsing, especially images

List View​

  • Files in a detailed table
  • Columns: Name, Size, Modified Date
  • Better for managing many files
  • Click column headers to sort

File Information​

Each file displays:

  • Icon - File type indicator
  • Name - File name with extension
  • Size - File size (in list view)
  • Modified - Last modified date (in list view)
  • Star - Yellow star if favorited

Selecting Files​

Single Selection​

Click a file to select it.

Multiple Selection​

  • Ctrl/Cmd + Click - Add/remove individual files from selection
  • Shift + Click - Select a range of files
  • Ctrl/Cmd + A - Select all files in current folder

Action Bar​

When files are selected, an action bar appears with options:

  • Download
  • Copy
  • Star/Unstar
  • Tag
  • Delete

File Context Menu​

Right-click a file for options:

  • Open in Finder/Explorer
  • Download
  • Copy
  • Rename
  • Star/Unstar
  • Edit Tags
  • Delete

Empty Folders​

If a folder is empty, you'll see a message with options to:

  • Upload files
  • Create a subfolder