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Organize Files

Copy and paste a file: Tap a file and tap PAX_Copy. Then navigate to a new location and tap Paste. The files are moved to the new location.

Tip: To quickly copy a file from your computer to your iPhone or iPad, tap the file and tap Use Offline. The file is now available in Parallels Access even when you aren't connected to that computer, and you can open it when connected to another computer or in a supported app on your iPhone or iPad.

Move a file: Tap the file and tap PAX_Move. Then navigate to a new location and tap Paste. The files are moved to the new location.

You can also move a file by touching and holding the file and then dragging it to a folder.

PAX_drag_illo

Delete a file: Tap a file and tap PAX_Delete. Then tap Yes to confirm.

Tip: You can delete, move, or copy and paste multiple files at once. Tap PAX_Select, tap one or more files to select them, and then tap your choice in the sidebar.

PAX_select_multiple

Rename a file: Tap a file and tap Rename. Then type a new name.

Create a new folder: Tap PAX_FileManager_newFolder_s in the toolbar.

Sort files:

  1. Do one of the following:
    • On an iPad or iPhone, swipe down to show the toolbar.

      PAX_files_toolbar

    • On an Android phone or table, tap the Menu icon (three dots).
  2. Tap Name, Date, or Size (or Date modified on Android) to sort files accordingly.

    On an iPhone or iPad, you can tap the item again to toggle between ascending and descending order.

Switch to icon or list view on an iPad: Swipe down to show the toolbar, then tap PAX_FileManager_ListView_s or PAX_FileManager_Iconview_s.