docs/data/reusables/files/add-file.md

{% ifversion code-view-ui %}

1. Above the list of files, select the Add file {% octicon "triangle-down" aria-label="The downwards-facing triangle icon" %} dropdown menu, then click {% octicon "plus" aria-hidden="true" %} Create new file.

   Alternatively, you can click {% octicon "plus" aria-label="The plus sign icon" %} in the file tree view on the left.

   {% else %}

2. Above the list of files, using the Add file drop-down, click Create new file. {% endif %}