How to Create a New Folder on Mac (Tahoe/Sequoia) – 4 Ways
It’s easy to create a new folder on your Mac. Below are 4 methods with detailed steps.
How to Create a New Folder on Mac (Tahoe/Sequoia)
Way 1. Use Right-click
- Go to the location where you want to create a new folder. For example, go to the Desktop if you want the folder there, or open Finder and navigate to the target location.
- Right-click an empty area (or use Control + Click), then select New Folder.
- Name the folder as you like and press Enter.
Way 2. Use Keyboard Shortcut
- Go to the target location.
- Press Command + Shift + N simultaneously to create a new folder.
Way 3. Use the File Menu in Finder
- Open Finder on your Mac.
- Go to the target location.
- Click the File menu in the menu bar and select New Folder.
Way 4. Create a Folder on Mac with Terminal
- Open Terminal via Spotlight, or go to Finder > Applications > Utilities to find it.
- In the Terminal window, type the
cd
command with a space, then drag and drop the parent folder where you want to create a new folder. Press Enter to navigate to the target directory. - Type the command
mkdir [folder-name]
. Replace folder-name with the name you want. Use hyphens to connect words.
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Cassie has been writing about technology for her entire career life - over 5 years. She enjoys diving into how Apple products work and then breaking it down in a way anyone can understand.