File basics: Open, close, and save files If you are new to gedit, these topics will help you with creating, saving, opening and closing files. Create a new file — Open a new file for editing. Open a file — Open a file to start working on it. Save a file — Save your file to work on it later. Close a file — Exit from the file you are using. Reopen a recently-used file — Access files that you have previously opened in gedit. More Information Working with files