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This wikiHow teaches you how to create new folders on a Mac laptop or desktop computer. This works for all currently supported versions of Mac OS. You can create new desktop folders by clicking the File menu and selecting New Folder.
Making New File Folders on macOS
To create a new folder on your desktop, right-click an empty space and select New Folder . To create a folder within another folder, open a folder in Finder, right-click a blank area, then select New Folder .
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Right-click in an empty space on the desktop. This will open a menu.
- You can also access the right-click menu by holding the Control
key, and clicking normally, or two-finger clicking on a supported trackpad. [1]
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- You can also access the right-click menu by holding the Control
key, and clicking normally, or two-finger clicking on a supported trackpad. [1]
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Select New Folder . This will create a new folder on your desktop. [2] X Expert Source Yaffet Meshesha
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Name your new folder.
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Common Questions: Organizing Documents in Folders
How do I put documents in a folder?
To move documents into a folder on a Mac, simply drag and drop the file into the folder. If you want to move multiple documents, select the documents, and then drag them into the folder.
Why can't I move files into folders on Mac?
If you can't move certain files, make sure the file isn't read-only. If you're using your keyboard to move files, make sure it's working properly in other applications. Also, make sure you're not currently in the "Stacks" view of your desktop.
How do I delete a folder?
To delete a folder on Mac, drag the folder to the Trash on the Dock. You can also control-click the folder and select Delete .
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