Open a file
To open a file in GNOME Text Editor use Open in the Headerbar
and Browse Files... or the shortcut CtrlO.
In the dialog choose your file(s) you want to open and click Open.
It is possible to select multiple files to open these at once.
Closing the dialog without opening a file can be achieved by clicking Cancel.
Open by name
You can search in the Open Popup or press CtrlK to search for recently edited files.