How to Create a New Folder on Windows 10

In this tutorial, we are going to see how to create a new folder on Windows 10. Folder allows you to store and organize your files. We will learn how to create a folder to store our documents. Folders are usually yellow on Windows and therefore easy to recognize.
 

Method 1: Create a new folder with a keyboard shortcut

 

 
The fastest way to create a new folder in Windows is to use the shortcut CTRL + Shift + N.
 

 
1. Navigate to the place where you want to create the folder. You can create a new folder anywhere on your hard drive or in another folder in File Explorer. You can also create a new folder on your desktop using this method.

2. Hold down the CTRL + Shift + N keys simultaneously. Windows will immediately create the new folder with the suggested folder name “New Folder”.
 

 
 

Method 2: Create a new folder by clicking the right mouse button

If you don’t remember the keyboard shortcut or if you prefer to use the mouse

1. Go to the place where you want to create the folder.

2. Right-click on an empty space in the folder location.

3. Select “New” and then “Folder” from the pop-up menu. Windows will create the new folder in your current location.
 

 
 

Method 3: Create a new folder from the menu

Another easy way to create a new folder is to use the “New Folder” button in the “File Explorer” menu.

Just navigate to the place where you want to place the folder, then click on “New Folder” in the “Home” tab.