How to Create Folders in Windows 11

1Create a Folder Using the 🖱️ Right-Click Menu

Creating a new folder in Windows 11 using the 🖱️ right-click menu is a common method, applicable on your Desktop, inside another folder, or on a drive. Right-click an empty spot, hover over ‘New,’ and then click ‘Folder’ to create a new folder ready for you to name.

1. Go to the spot where you want the folder — your Desktop, inside another folder, or on a drive.
2. 🖱️ Right-click on an empty space (not on a file or icon).
3. From the menu, hover over New.
4. Click Folder.
5. You will see a new folder pop up, ready for you to name it. Just type the name you want and press Enter.

The process: right-click, choose New, then Folder.

2Create a Folder Using 📁 File Explorer’s Command Bar

Creating a folder in Windows 11 is accessible using the command bar in 📁 File Explorer. Open File Explorer, navigate to where you want the folder, click the ‘New’ button, and then select ‘Folder’ from the dropdown list to create it.

1. Open 📁 File Explorer by clicking its icon 🖥️ on the taskbar or pressing Win + E on your keyboard.
2. Go to the place where you want the new folder.
3. Click the New button near the top.
4. Select Folder from the dropdown.
5. Type a name for your folder and press Enter.

Click “New” then “Folder” in 📁 File Explorer.

3Create a Folder Using a Keyboard Shortcut

For a swift way to create a folder in Windows 11, use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+N. Open the location where you want the folder and press these keys together, then type the name for your new folder and press Enter.

1. Open the location where you want the new folder (like Desktop or inside 📁 File Explorer).
2. Press Ctrl + Shift + N at the same time.
3. A new folder will appear. Just type the name and press Enter.

Pressing Ctrl+Shift+N together immediately creates a new folder in Windows 11. This new folder appears on the screen, allowing you to type a name for it, making it ready for use.

4Create a Folder Using Windows Terminal (Command Prompt)

Creating a new folder in Windows 11 through the Command Prompt involves typing specific commands. Open Command Prompt, use the ‘cd’ (change directory) command to navigate to the desired location, and then type ‘mkdir’ followed by your desired folder name to create it.

1. Open Windows Terminal or Command Prompt by typing cmd in 🔍 the search box and clicking the app.
2. Type cd Documents (or another folder path) and press Enter. This moves you to the folder where you want the new folder.
3. Type mkdir NewFolder and press Enter. Replace NewFolder with your folder name.
4. The folder will be created in that location.

cd Documents
mkdir NewFolder

5Create a Folder Using Windows PowerShell

Windows PowerShell offers a command-line method to create folders in Windows 11. Open Windows PowerShell, use the ‘cd’ (change directory) command to navigate to where you want the folder, and then type ‘New-Item -Type Directory -Name “FolderName”‘, replacing ‘FolderName’ with your chosen name.

1. Open Windows PowerShell by searching in the ⊞ Start menu.
2. Use cd to go to the folder where you want your new folder.
3. Type this command and press Enter:

New-Item -Type Directory -Name "FolderName"

Type your desired folder name where it says FolderName.

Quick Tips

• Give your folders clear names so you know what’s inside.
• Keep your desktop and files organized for easier access.
• Try different ways and pick what feels easiest for you!

Summary

• Folders help keep your files neat and easy to find.
• You can create folders by right-clicking, using 📁 File Explorer, keyboard shortcuts, or commands.
• Using descriptive folder names makes your computer more organized.
• Knowing how to make folders is a helpful skill for everyone who uses a Windows PC.

Folders help keep your files neat and easy to find in Windows 11. You can create folders by right-clicking, using 📁 File Explorer, keyboard shortcuts, or command-line tools like Command Prompt and PowerShell, making it simple to organize your computer.