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diff --git a/manual/basic/encrypt-decrypt-file.md b/manual/basic/encrypt-decrypt-file.md deleted file mode 100644 index 77e66194..00000000 --- a/manual/basic/encrypt-decrypt-file.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,66 +0,0 @@ -# Encrypt & Sign File - -GpgFrontend offers a fast and convenient method for working with files. The -encryption and decryption process for files is nearly identical to that of text, -with the exception that file operations involve binary input and output. - -## File Extension Introduction - -For ciphertext in ASCII format, the file extension is typically "asc" and these -files can be opened with a text editor. On the other hand, if the ciphertext is -in binary format, the file extension will be "gpg". Binary ciphertext files are -generally smaller than ASCII format. - -Before version 2.0.4, GpgFrontend generated ciphertext files exclusively in -ASCII format. However, beginning with version 2.0.4, GpgFrontend now generates -ciphertext files in binary format by default. This setting can be adjusted in -the program's settings. - - - -## File Browser - -From the top menu's "File" option, you can access the file browser by pressing -Ctrl/Command + B. After choosing target directory at system navigator, you -can then use the file browser tab to do some operations on files. By using the -file browser, you can navigate to your working directory and right-click on the -file you wish to work with. This will open a pop-up menu, where you can select -the operation you want to perform on the file. - - - -Located at the top of the file tab are two control buttons. The button on the -left allows you to navigate up one level in the directory hierarchy, while the -button on the right refreshes the input box on the left with the corresponding -path. - -On the far right of the file tab, there is a button with useful options that you -can select to show system files or hidden files. - - - -### Encrypt & Sign - -GpgFrontend recommends using the encryption and signature functions in this -method, so that the recipient can verify that the ciphertext originates from -you. You can select one or more recipients' public keys as well as your own -private key to complete this operation. - -When the operation is complete, a file with the ".gpg" extension is generated. -This file contains both encrypted content and signed content. - - - -### Decrypt & Verify - -When decrypting this ciphertext, it undergoes verification, which enhances -security. Additionally, you can perform a "Only Verify" operation which verifies -the content without decrypting it. To use this operation, you must select a file -with a ".gpg" or ".asc" extension, which contains the ciphertext and signature -content. - -To encourage users to verify whether the ciphertext is signed or not when -decrypting, Gpg Frontend does not provide a separate decryption operation for -this. - - |