If you frequently create new folders, the quickest way to do this is to use a keyboard shortcut. Depending on the operating system, you choose different combinations.
New folder in Windows: How to create it using a keyboard shortcut
The classic way to create a new folder is by right-clicking, so you can select the New Folder option. But what many people don't know: There is an even faster and more convenient way to create new folders – namely using a keyboard shortcut.
- To create a new folder using a keyboard shortcut in Windows 10, Windows 11 or older versions up to Windows 7, you can use the following combination: Ctrl + Shift + N
- This keyboard shortcut works in any folder or on the desktop as long as an Explorer window is active.
- Navigate to the location where you want to create a new folder. This can be any folder or your desktop.
- Press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + N. Once you have this Keys pressed at the same time a new folder is immediately created with the default name “New Folder”.
- On a Mac By the way, you have to press the “Shift” + “CMD” + “N” keys on the keyboard at the same time.
- Name the folder. After you have created a new folder, you should give it a new name so that you can find it quickly. Then press Enter to confirm the name.
Windows XP and its keyboard shortcut for new folders
Under Windows XP there is no actual shortcut to create new folders. You can also reach your destination via a detour using a key combination.
- Press the Alt key one after the other, then “D”, “N” and finally Enter. However, you don't have to press and hold these keys at the same time. The Alt key can usually be found to the left of the space bar.
- However, this procedure only works within Windows Explorer, as you activate the menu bar with the Alt key. Use “D” to navigate to “File”, use “N” to go to the “New” tab and “Enter” ultimately select “New Folder”.
- Now you can enter the name for the newly created folder.