File navigation
CLion provides tools and actions that let you quickly locate and open your project files.
Navigate with the Select In popup
You can automatically locate a file in the Project
If a file is opened in the editor, press Alt+F1 to open the Select In popup.
In the popup, select Project View and press Enter. CLion locates your target in the Project tool window .
Access a file location
You can quickly navigate to the location of a file you are currently editing.
Press Ctrl+Alt+F12 or right-click anywhere in the editor and select .
Browse a file path
You can access any directory from the path to a file you are currently editing.
Press Ctrl+Alt+F12 or right-click anywhere in the editor and select from the context menu.
In the Reveal in Finder popup, select where to navigate and press Enter.
17 August 2026