How to Create a New Folder in Windows

Creating a new folder in Windows is a simple and essential task that allows you to organize and manage your files. In this tutorial, you will learn different methods to create a new folder in Windows operating systems.

Method 1: Using File Explorer

Open File Explorer by pressing Windows Key + E or by clicking on the folder icon in the taskbar.
Navigate to the location where you want to create the new folder. This can be your desktop, a specific drive, or an existing folder.
Once you are in the desired location, right-click on an empty space within the File Explorer window.
From the context menu that appears, select New, and then click on Folder. Alternatively, you can directly press the Ctrl+Shift+N keys on your keyboard.
A new folder will be created with the default name "New Folder." You can immediately type a new name for the folder or hit Enter to keep the default name.

Method 2: Using Keyboard Shortcut

Navigate to the location where you want to create the new folder.
Make sure no file or folder is already selected in the current location.
Press the Ctrl+Shift+N keys simultaneously.
A new folder will be created with the default name "New Folder." You can immediately type a new name for the folder or hit Enter to keep the default name.

Method 3: Using Command Prompt

Open Command Prompt by typing "cmd" in the Start menu search bar and selecting the Command Prompt application.
Navigate to the location where you want to create the new folder using the cd command. For example, to navigate to the desktop, type:
```
cd C:\Users\YourUsername\Desktop
```
To create a new folder, type the following command and press Enter:
```
mkdir FolderName
```
Replace "FolderName" with the desired name for your new folder.
Your new folder will be created in the specified location.

Congratulations! You have successfully learned multiple methods to create a new folder in Windows. Whether you prefer using File Explorer, keyboard shortcuts, or Command Prompt, now you can easily create and organize folders to manage your files more efficiently.