# Managing assets in CKBox

Assets in CKBox can be put under [categories](../categories.md), and assigned to [folders](../folders.md). They can later be moved or copied between categories and folders as well as renamed.

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## Browsing

You can easily move between assets using the arrow keys: `↑`, `→`, `↓`, and `←`. You can also use `Tab` to jump to the next asset.

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## Viewing

A double-click, striking `Enter`, or using the **View** option from the top bar will invoke the view mode. If the asset is an image file, it will be displayed in full size or as large as the screen resolution allows. Hitting `Escape` or using the back arrow in the top-left corner will close the full view.

In the case of a PDF file, using the **View** option will open a read-only file preview inline.

For all other file types, a larger thumbnail of the file type will appear. If you would like more types of previews added in the future, please [take this survey](https://surveys.hotjar.com/1d72aefc-0073-416d-9e70-b773458881b4). Your feedback helps us develop CKBox to suit your needs better!

> **Note**
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> If CKBox is [integrated with CKEditor 5](../../../examples/ckeditor-integration.md), double-clicking an asset will insert it into the editing area instead of opening it.
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> The assets will also behave this way if any kind of [`onChoose`](../../../guides/configuration/configuration-options.md#assetsonchoose) callback is configured.

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## Selecting multiple assets

You can conduct different operations (described below) on both individual and multiple assets. To choose several files for an operation, select desired files with a mouse click while holding the `Ctrl` key on Windows or `Cmd` key on Mac.

To select a range of assets, click the first one, and then, holding the `Shift` key, click the last one of the range.

You can also drag the mouse pointer over the desired files to select them.

You can easily select all assets with the `Ctrl` + `A` (`Cmd` + `A`) keystroke.

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## Moving

To move an asset between folders, use the **Move** button from the top bar. The button might be hidden under a three-dot dropdown menu on narrow viewports as pictured in the screenshots.

Upon clicking, a pop-up dialog will appear, allowing you to choose the target folder to move the asset.

Another way to move assets around is by cutting and pasting. Select the desired asset(s) and use `Ctrl`+`X` and then `Ctrl`+`V` where you want the file (or `Cmd`+`X` and `Cmd`+`V` on macOS).

You can move one or multiple assets.

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## Copying

To copy an asset into another folder, choose the **Copy** button from the top bar. The button might be hidden under a three-dot dropdown menu on narrow viewports.

Upon clicking, a pop-up dialog will appear, allowing you to choose the target folder to copy the asset.

You can also copy assets faster by employing keyboard shortcuts. Use the `Ctrl`+`C` keystroke to copy the selected files and then `Ctrl`+`V` to paste them into the desired destination (or `Cmd`+`C` and `Cmd`+`V` on macOS).

You can as easily copy several assets at once.

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## Deleting

To delete a selected asset, use the **Delete** button from the top bar.

You can delete assets using the `Delete` key on Windows or the `Cmd` + `Backspace` keyboard shortcut native to macOS.

You can also mass-delete assets.

Refer to the [Trash Bin](trash-bin.md) guide for more details.

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## Renaming

To rename an asset, use the **Rename** button from the top bar. The button might be hidden under a three-dot dropdown menu on narrow viewports.

Alternatively, click the **Properties** icon in the top bar.

The file information panel will appear, letting you change the file name and adjust other [asset metadata](metadata.md).

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## Sorting

You can sort assets by name, size, and upload or modification date. You can find more information about sorting the list of assets in the [Folders](../folders.md#display-options) guide.

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## Editing

CKBox provides image editing tools like cropping, resizing, or rotating. Refer to the [Image editing](../../images/editing/editing.md) guide for details.

> **Note**
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> Need more functionality? [Take a survey](https://surveys.hotjar.com/1d72aefc-0073-416d-9e70-b773458881b4) and help us develop CKBox to suit your needs better!

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Full index of the CKBox documentation: [llms.txt](../../../../llms.txt)
