How to Create a New Windows Folder
Folders allow Windows users to organize files and other folders. You can have multiple sub-folders contained within a single parent folder. For example, by default the "My Documents" folder automatically contains the "My Pictures" and "My Music" sub-folders. New folders can be created on the user's Desktop or in any other folder using the Windows Explorer file browser.
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Instructions
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Desktop
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Right-click on any blank space on the Desktop.
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Choose the "New" option from the list.
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Choose the "Folder" option.
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Type a name in the text box below the newly-created folder.
Windows Explorer
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Double-click on "My Documents" or "My Computer" to open the Windows Explorer file browser.
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Navigate to where you want the new folder to be saved. For example, if you want to create a new sub-folder in the "My Pictures" folder, double-click on "My Pictures."
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Click the "Make a New Folder" option on the left side of the screen.
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Type a name for the folder in the "New Folder" text box that is created on the right side of the screen.
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Tips & Warnings
Using descriptive names for the new folders will help you find your files at a later time.
References
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