Vscode-docs: What does loose files mean in this article?

[krave1986]

Hi, what does "loose files" mean here?
https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/getstarted/userinterface#_can-i-hide-the-open-editors-section-in-the-explorer

[gregvanl]

Hi @krave1986 "Loose" files means any files that are opened or created when VS Code does not have an open folder. For example, you can open VS Code from a start menu or close an open folder, but still open individual files directly.

In the image below, I've closed the vscode-docs folder but opened the README directly with File > Open File:

I'll see if I can make the text clearer.

[krave1986]

@gregvanl Thank you for your clarification. It makes sense for me now. 👍

[gregvanl]

@krave1986 I tried to make the justification for displaying loose files clearer.

[krave1986]

@gregvanl Thank you! In my opnion, loose files refer to the files not belong to the opened folder(s) but being opened in the editor. So we can only show them in 'open editors' pane in order to further navigation.