From da03cc2b6a2fb337c8d2881e8c7462557d77063c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Hahnbee Lee <55263191+hahnbeelee@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:59:39 -0800
Subject: [PATCH 1/4] Update editor/pages.mdx
Co-Authored-By: mintlify[bot] <109931778+mintlify[bot]@users.noreply.github.com>
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editor/pages.mdx | 8 ++++++++
1 file changed, 8 insertions(+)
diff --git a/editor/pages.mdx b/editor/pages.mdx
index c4a9c3f55..a29fa9414 100644
--- a/editor/pages.mdx
+++ b/editor/pages.mdx
@@ -12,6 +12,14 @@ Browse your documentation files in the **Navigation** tab of the left panel.
- Click files to open them in the editor.
- Click the search icon or press Cmd + P (macOS) or Ctrl + P (Windows) to search for files by name.
+### View unused pages
+
+The **Unused Pages** section at the bottom of the navigation panel shows files that exist in your repository but aren't included in your navigation. These files won't appear on your published site until you add them to navigation.
+
+- Click the search icon to search for specific unused files.
+- Click a file to preview it in the editor.
+- Click **Add** to create new pages or folders in the unused pages section.
+
## Create new pages
1. Click the **+** button in the navigation element where you want to add a page.
From c16a73dab46f219e650216489c1ec0a18a4ae7be Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Hahnbee Lee <55263191+hahnbeelee@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:59:49 -0800
Subject: [PATCH 2/4] Update editor/pages.mdx
Co-Authored-By: mintlify[bot] <109931778+mintlify[bot]@users.noreply.github.com>
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1 file changed, 16 insertions(+)
diff --git a/editor/pages.mdx b/editor/pages.mdx
index a29fa9414..b47a7480c 100644
--- a/editor/pages.mdx
+++ b/editor/pages.mdx
@@ -26,6 +26,22 @@ The **Unused Pages** section at the bottom of the navigation panel shows files t
1. Click **Add a page**.
1. Enter a file name. The editor adds the `.mdx` extension automatically.
+### Add existing files to navigation
+
+Add files from the **Unused Pages** section to your navigation to make them visible on your site.
+
+**Using drag and drop:**
+
+1. Find the file in the **Unused Pages** section.
+1. Drag the file to your desired location in the navigation tree.
+1. Drop it where you want it to appear.
+
+**Using the menu:**
+
+1. Click the **+** button next to the navigation element where you want to add the file.
+1. Click **Add existing file**.
+1. Search for and select the file you want to add.
+
## Edit content
Switch between visual and Markdown mode with the toggle in the toolbar. The web editor saves your changes when switching modes.
From 4baf94aade68e7ddad69bdf9957d273663ebe7eb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Hahnbee Lee <55263191+hahnbeelee@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:59:59 -0800
Subject: [PATCH 3/4] Update editor/pages.mdx
Co-Authored-By: mintlify[bot] <109931778+mintlify[bot]@users.noreply.github.com>
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editor/pages.mdx | 26 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++
1 file changed, 26 insertions(+)
diff --git a/editor/pages.mdx b/editor/pages.mdx
index b47a7480c..ec0a2e410 100644
--- a/editor/pages.mdx
+++ b/editor/pages.mdx
@@ -111,3 +111,29 @@ Choose how the page displays to match your content needs.
To move pages in your navigation, drag and drop them to your desired location.
To duplicate or delete pages, right-click the page and select the desired action.
+
+## Manage unused files
+
+Files in the **Unused Pages** section exist in your repository but don't appear in navigation or on your published site.
+
+### Configure unused files
+
+1. Right-click a file in the **Unused Pages** section.
+1. Click **Configure**.
+1. Edit the file's settings like title, description, and other metadata.
+
+### Remove files from navigation
+
+Hide a page from your published site without deleting it from your repository.
+
+1. Right-click a page in your navigation.
+1. Click **Hide Page**.
+
+The page moves to the **Unused Pages** section and won't appear on your site. You can add it back to navigation later using drag and drop or the **Add existing file** menu.
+
+### Delete unused files
+
+1. Right-click a file in the **Unused Pages** section.
+1. Click **Delete**.
+
+This permanently removes the file from your repository.
From 82c3b203dee4e83086900ddbd6bd21d147707529 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Hahnbee Lee <55263191+hahnbeelee@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:00:09 -0800
Subject: [PATCH 4/4] Update editor/navigation.mdx
Co-Authored-By: mintlify[bot] <109931778+mintlify[bot]@users.noreply.github.com>
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editor/navigation.mdx | 5 +++++
1 file changed, 5 insertions(+)
diff --git a/editor/navigation.mdx b/editor/navigation.mdx
index 180b2b71c..b8fce0504 100644
--- a/editor/navigation.mdx
+++ b/editor/navigation.mdx
@@ -33,6 +33,11 @@ Use pages for individual documentation files. Pages are the core building blocks
Pages can exist at the root level, within groups, tabs, anchors, dropdowns, or menus.
+**Files in navigation vs unused files:**
+
+- **Files in navigation**: Appear in your site's sidebar and are visible to users on your published site.
+- **Unused files**: Exist in your repository but aren't included in navigation. These files don't appear on your published site until you add them to navigation. Find unused files in the **Unused Pages** section at the bottom of the navigation panel.
+
### When to use groups
Use groups to organize related pages into collapsible sections. Groups help users scan your navigation by clustering similar content together, like grouping all authentication-related pages or all API endpoint references.