# Browse

The Browse Files perspective helps you keep your files and folders organized and makes them easier for you to find and work with.

![Browsw Files window in PUC](/files/75nTlsjpmlxn0w5ycmfo)

| Item | Name                      | Function                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
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| 1    | **Browse Files**indicator | <p>Indicates the current User Console perspective that you are using.Browse Filesshows you how to locate your files and folders and the different actions you can do with them.</p><p>Displays the <strong>Folders</strong>, <strong>Files</strong>, and <strong>Actions</strong> panes.</p>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| 2    | **Folders**               | <p>Shows a list of folders that you can browse through to locate your files. You can also use the <strong>Browsing</strong> pane to create new folders or delete old ones.</p><p>After you select something in the <strong>Browsing</strong> pane, the <strong>Actions</strong> pane populates with a list of things you can do with the folders.</p>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| 3    | **Files**                 | <p>Generates and shows a list of all files contained in the folder that is selected in the <strong>Browsing</strong> pane.</p><p>After you select a file, the <strong>Actions</strong> pane populates with a list of things you can do with the file.</p>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| 4    | **Actions**               | <p>The actions displayed depend upon the selection made in the <strong>Folders</strong> pane, as follows:- The <strong>Folder Actions</strong> pane gives you the ability to:<br>- Create, delete, and rename folders.<br>- <strong>Paste</strong> files in a folder.<br>- Upload files.<br>- Download files.<br>- View the <strong>Properties</strong>, <strong>Allow Scheduling</strong>, set to <strong>Hidden</strong>, and control the folder’s permissions for Users and Roles (<strong>Manage Permissions</strong>, <strong>Delete</strong>, <strong>Write</strong>, and <strong>Read</strong>).</p><ul><li><p>The <strong>File Actions</strong>pane gives you the ability to:</p><ul><li>Open files in the current window or in a new one.</li><li><a href="/pages/0i42o6HDzFpCSxNAQrAj">Run files in background</a>.</li><li>Edit, delete, cut, copy, or paste files or folders</li><li>Share files with others</li><li><a href="/pages/S3KxMM07UzHkm8GIHgbI">Schedule reports to run automatically</a>.</li><li>Add files to your <strong>Favorites</strong> widget.</li><li>View the <strong>Properties</strong> of a file or folder.</li></ul></li><li><p>The <strong>Actions for Trash</strong> gives you the ability to:</p><ul><li>Restore a file in <strong>Trash Contents.</strong></li><li>Permanently delete a file.</li></ul></li></ul> |


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