Getting Started
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Back up your world files before editing!
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Make sure you've read the Install Requirements first.
Opening a World
- Launch
TEdit.exe - Use File > Open or
Ctrl+Oto open a.wldfile - Terraria worlds are usually located at:
Documents\My Games\Terraria\Worlds
Navigating the Map
| Action | Control |
|---|---|
| Pan | Middle-click + drag, or arrow keys |
| Zoom | Scroll wheel, or Ctrl+= / Ctrl+- |
tip
Zoom follows your cursor position — point at where you want to zoom into.
Your First Edit
- Select the Pencil tool from the toolbar
- Pick a tile type (e.g., Dirt Block) from the action bar
- Left-click on the map to place tiles
- Save with File > Save or
Ctrl+S
Next Steps
- Interface Overview — Learn the UI layout
- Toolbar — All the editing tools
- Paint Mode — Tiles, walls, liquids, wire, and more
- Sidebar Panels — Clipboard, world properties, scripting