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+# Folder Structure
+
+Because Textadept is mostly written in Lua, these Lua files have to be stored in
+an organized folder structure.
+
+## Core
+
+Textadept's core Lua modules are contained in `core/`. These are absolutely
+necessary in order for Textadept to run. They are responsible for Textadept's
+Lua to C interface, event structure, file input/output, and localization.
+
+## Core Extension
+
+Core extension Lua modules are in `core/ext/`. These are optional and not
+required, but are stored in `core/` because they could be considered "core
+functionality". They are responsible for PM functionality and features like
+find/replace and the handling of key commands, menus, and file types.
+
+## Lexers
+
+Lexer Lua modules are responsible for the syntax highlighting of source code.
+They are located in `lexers/`.
+
+## Modules
+
+Editor Lua modules are contained in `modules/`. These provide advanced text
+editing capabilities and can be available for all programming languages or
+targeted at specific ones.
+
+## Themes
+
+Built-in themes to customize the look and behavior of Textadept are located in
+`themes/`.
+
+## User
+
+User Lua modules are contained in a `.textadept` folder in your home directory.
+In Linux and Mac OSX, your home directory is the location specified by the
+`HOME` environment variable (typically `/home/username` and `/Users/username`
+respectively). In Windows, it is the `USERPROFILE` environment variable. This
+directory will be denoted as `~/.textadept` from now on in the manual.