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Shortcut key to creating a new folder in Windows and Mac

Shortcut Keys to Create a New Folder

A Folder is also called a directory or a catalogue and is used to organize files into it such as documents, videos, audio, photos, etc.

To create a new folder on Windows and Mac using the shortcut keys/hotkeys, follow the steps underneath the screenshot.

Shortcut Keys to Create a New Folder:

Shortcut key for Windows:

Press Ctrl+Shift+N to create it on a desktop computer.

Shortcut key for Mac:

Press Command+Shift+N to create a new folder on a Mac computer.

(Or)

Right-click on the blank area of the Desktop.

Then move the mouse pointer to the “New

And then click on the Folder to create it.

Rename a Folder

Right-click on the Folder

Then select Rename

Now, enter the name you want.

                                 (Or)

Click on the folder to select

Then click the folder name to edit or rename

Now, enter the name you want

                                (Or)

Click on the folder to select

Then press “F2”

Now, enter the name you want. These are ways to create and rename a folder on windows OS.

Change Folder Color:

Do you want to change the folder colour? Download FolderIco – the “try-before-you-buy”. Click the link to download.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Windows Operating Systems:

*Windows Vista

*Windows 10

*Windows 8.1

*Windows 8

*And Windows 7.

Duplicate a Folder or any Application on a Computer?

Click and hold down the left mouse button on the folder or any application

Then drag it to create a duplicate.

What is the Shortcut key for making a new folder for Mac and Win?

Press Command+Shift+N to create it in Finder on a Mac computer. And Press Ctrl+Shift+N to create it on a Windows computer.

What is a Folder?

A Folder is also called a directory or a catalogue and is used to organize files into it such as documents, videos, audio, photos, etc.

What is the shortcut to creating a folder?

Ctrl+ Shift+ N To create a folder on a computer.

What is the shortcut key to delete a file or folder temporarily?

To delete a file or folder, click any file or folder you want, then press the delete key.

How to delete a Folder permanently?

To delete a file or folder permanently, click any file or folder you want, then press Shift+ to delete the key.