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[`WorkspaceLeaf`](WorkspaceLeaf) › [`openFile`](WorkspaceLeaf/openFile)
## WorkspaceLeaf.openFile() method
By default, `openFile` will also make the leaf active. Pass in `{ active: false }` to override.
**Signature:**
```typescript
openFile(file: TFile, openState?: OpenViewState): Promise<void>;
```
## Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| <code>file</code> | [`TFile`](TFile) | |
| <code>openState</code> | [`OpenViewState`](OpenViewState) | _(Optional)_ |
**Returns:**
`Promise``<void>`