How to Create New Folders on Your Desktop
A computer is a wonderful tool, but using its software and features can be a daunting task for a novice. Too often the desktop becomes cluttered by documents and files. There are easy ways to create a new folder on your desktop to keep your items organized and easy to access. Whether you have a notebook or desktop, the methods used to create new storage folders are largely the same.
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Instructions
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Use the mouse to right click anywhere on your desktop. Minimize any open windows if necessary to access your desktop.
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Hover your mouse over the word "new" on the dialog box that appears.
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Select "folder" from the properties box. A folder icon will appear on your desktop.
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Right-click on the folder icon and rename the folder. Give the folder a memorable name or name it to match the documents you'll be storing there.
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Using your mouse, drag and drop music, email, software, icons, documents, spreadsheets, photos and more in the folder. You can create as many of these desktop folders as necessary. You may want to group them by project or subject.
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yes I know how to create a new file but a dilogue box wont appear when I press right click...what's going on?
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help! I have 36 PDFs in a folder, however when I view folder properties it says it contains 37. Where is the difference?
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easy info to follow.
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Kim Marie
Mar 08, 2009
Most of my computer clients do not know they can save or create a new file folder to their desktop. Just imagine how much more organized your life on the web and computer can be! -
Kim Marie
Jan 07, 2008
Thanks, glad you like my style. How to does not have to be boring, that is for sure. Hope you come back again soon!
