Step 1: Download and Install Unreal Engine - Go to the official Unreal Engine website (https://www.unrealengine.com/) and click on the “Get Unreal” button. - Create an Epic Games account or log in if you already have one. - Follow the instructions to download and install the Unreal Engine Launcher. - Open the Launcher and install the latest version of Unreal Engine.

Step 2: Launch Unreal Engine Editor - Open the Unreal Engine Launcher and click on the “Launch” button next to the installed version of Unreal Engine. - Wait for the editor to load.

Step 3: Familiarize Yourself with the Editor Interface - Take a moment to explore the different panels and windows in the Unreal Engine Editor. - The main areas to focus on are the Viewport, Content Browser, Details Panel, and Modes Panel.

Step 4: Create a New Project - Click on the “New Project” tab in the Unreal Engine Editor. - Choose a template or start with a blank project. - Set the project name, location, and other settings as desired. - Click on the “Create Project” button to create the project.

Step 5: Navigate the Viewport - Left-click and drag to rotate the camera view. - Right-click and drag to pan the camera view. - Scroll the mouse wheel to zoom in and out. - Hold down the Alt key and left-click to orbit around a specific point.

Step 6: Basic Editor Controls - Press the W key to activate the Move tool. - Press the E key to activate the Rotate tool. - Press the R key to activate the Scale tool. - Use the left mouse button to select objects in the Viewport. - Use the right mouse button to deselect objects.

Step 7: Add and Manipulate Objects - In the Content Browser, navigate to the folder where you want to create your object. - Right-click in the Content Browser and select “Create Basic Asset” or “Create Advanced Asset” to create a new object. - Drag and drop the object from the Content Browser into the Viewport. - Use the Move, Rotate, and Scale tools to manipulate the object’s position, rotation, and scale.

Step 8: Use the Modes Panel - In the Modes Panel, you can find various tools and options for creating and editing objects. - Explore the different tabs in the Modes Panel, such as Basic, Geometry, Landscape, etc. - Select a tool from the Modes Panel and use it in the Viewport to create or modify objects.

Step 9: Save and Build Your Project - Click on the “Save” button in the toolbar to save your project. - To build your project, click on the “Build” button in the toolbar. - Wait for the build process to complete.

Step 10: Test and Play Your Project - Click on the “Play” button in the toolbar to test your project. - Use the WASD keys to move the player character in the Viewport. - Interact with objects and test the functionality of your project.

Congratulations! You have completed the basic steps to navigate and use the Unreal Engine Editor. Keep exploring and experimenting with different features and tools to enhance your skills further.