Learn how to open files in separate _pop-out_ windows.
Each pop-out window is associated with a vault window. If you close a vault window, all its pop-out windows close as well.
You can only move files between windows that are associated with the same vault.
## Open a file in a new window
**File explorer:**
In the [[File explorer]], right-click a note, and then select **Open in new window**.
**Command palette:**
In the [[Command palette]], select **Open current tab in new window**.
**Tab:**
Right-click a tab, and then select **Move to new window**. Or, in the upper-right corner of the editor, select **More options** (three dots icon), and then select **Move to new window**.
> [!tip]
> You can also right-click a link in the editor, and then select **Open in new window**.
## Move a file to a different window
**File explorer:**
In the [[File explorer]], drag the file to a tab group in the destination window.
**Command palette:**
In the [[Command palette]], select **Move current tab in new window**.
**Tab:**
Drag the tab to a tab group in the destination window.