How to Make a Subfolder

Microsoft Windows' filing system grants you much control over data organization. You can add a near infinite number of sub-folders within any given root folder and compress, hide, archive, or create custom security profiles for them. You may add sub-folders using the command prompt, or Window's Graphical User Interface (GUI); however, creating folders via the GUI is easier for users unfamiliar with command prompt syntax.

Instructions

Windows Vista and Later

1. Click "Start," "Computer," and double-click on the appropriate drive letter.

2. Navigate to the folder into which you'd like to put the sub folder (double-click on each folder to open it).

3. Click "Organize" at the top-left corner of the window, and click "New Folder."

4. Change the generic "New Folder" name to whatever you'd like, and press "Enter."

Windows XP & 2000

1. Click "Start," double-click "My Computer," and do the same on the appropriate drive letter.

2. Navigate to the folder into which you'd like to put the sub folder (double-click on each folder to open it).

3. Click "File," hover your mouse over "New," and click "Folder."

4. Change the generic "New Folder" name to whatever you'd like, and press "Enter."

Tips & Warnings

• Make liberal use of sub folders; they're very helpful in keeping work organized.