To display the side pane, choose View -> Side Pane. You can choose what information you want to view in the side pane. You can choose to display one of the following:
Information
Displays an icon that represents the current file or current folder. Also displays information about the current file or current folder. If a file is displayed in the view pane, buttons appear in the side pane. The buttons enable you to perform actions on a file, other than the default action.
Emblems
Contains emblems that you can add to a file or folder.
History
Contains a history list of files, folders, FTP sites, and URIs that you have recently visited.
Notes
Enables you to add notes to your files and folders.
Tree
Displays a hierarchical representation of your file system. You can use the Tree to navigate through your files.
To close the side pane, click on the X button at the top right of the side pane.