How to Make a New Folder in Windows

Open File Explorer., Navigate to the location where you want to create your folder., Right-click or press down (for touchscreens) on a blank spot., Name the folder by typing.,Click somewhere else to save your changes., Fill the folder.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Open File Explorer.

    File Explorer is an application built in to Windows that allows you to manage all of the files and folders on your computer and devices connected to it. , Use the left navigation pane to go to where you want., Hover over or tap New and then Folder on the submenu.

    Newer versions of Windows might have a ribbon at the top of Explorer.

    If that is the case with your device, you can simply click New folder. , You cannot use the following characters in the name:~  % & {} \  : + | "

    , After this you can drag any type of file that you want to organize into your brand new folder.

    You can then double click the folder at any time to access those files.

    You can also place another folder into your folder.
  2. Step 2: Navigate to the location where you want to create your folder.

  3. Step 3: Right-click or press down (for touchscreens) on a blank spot.

  4. Step 4: Name the folder by typing.

  5. Step 5: Click somewhere else to save your changes.

  6. Step 6: Fill the folder.

Detailed Guide

File Explorer is an application built in to Windows that allows you to manage all of the files and folders on your computer and devices connected to it. , Use the left navigation pane to go to where you want., Hover over or tap New and then Folder on the submenu.

Newer versions of Windows might have a ribbon at the top of Explorer.

If that is the case with your device, you can simply click New folder. , You cannot use the following characters in the name:~  % & {} \  : + | "

, After this you can drag any type of file that you want to organize into your brand new folder.

You can then double click the folder at any time to access those files.

You can also place another folder into your folder.

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