Ctrl+Shift+N

New Folder on Windows

Windows · Text & File Editing
ActionNew Folder
ShortcutCtrl + Shift + N
PlatformWindows
CategoryText & File Editing

About this shortcut

On Windows, you can new folder with Ctrl + Shift + N. Creates a new folder in File Explorer. It sits in the Text & File Editing group and is one of the Windows shortcuts people look up most, so it is worth committing to memory — it works the same way across almost every app that follows standard Windows conventions.

How to use it

1

Get ready

Open the app or screen where you want to new folder.

2

Press the keys

Press Ctrl + Shift + N.

3

Done

Creates a new folder in File Explorer.

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