# Using the IDE

![Using the IDE](https://codesphere.ghost.io/content/images/size/w600/2024/01/cs-online-ide.webp)

Arkane Cloud's IDE lets you make quick ad-hoc changes to code, or even develop entire applications within the platform.

### The Filetree <a href="#heading-0" id="heading-0"></a>

Arkane Cloud gives you full access to your app's filetree. You can create, delete, reorder, or duplicate files and folders just by right clicking

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### Key Bindings <a href="#heading-1" id="heading-1"></a>

The IDE has the following Key Bindings by default:

| Keys              | Action                       |
| ----------------- | ---------------------------- |
| Ctrl + B          | New Directory                |
| Ctrl + M          | New File                     |
| Ctrl + Shift + K  | Open Key Bindings            |
| Ctrl + Shift + S  | Open Settings                |
| Ctrl + Shift + H  | Help                         |
| Alt + W           | Close Editor Tab             |
| Ctrl + LeftArrow  | Select Previous Tab          |
| Ctrl + RightArrow | Select Next Tab              |
| Shift + Shift     | Search Everywhere            |
| Alt + T           | Open/Close Terminal          |
| Ctrl + I          | Comment/Uncomment Code       |
| Ctrl + J          | Delete Selected Line of Code |

### Customization <a href="#heading-2" id="heading-2"></a>

You can customize the Arkane Cloud IDE to fit your preferences by navigating to the settings tab.

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