How to create a folder on a Mac

This article will show you how to create folders on Mac. We’ll cover three different methods for creating a new folder on Mac and explain why it’s useful to do so.

How to create a new folder on a Mac desktop

Creating folders on Mac is easy, but only if you know where to start. Here’s the quickest way to create a folder on your Mac.

1. Right-click any empty space on your desktop.

   If you don’t have a right mouse button, either click with two fingers on a trackpad or click while holding down control.

2. Choose New folder.

3. Press Input on your keyboard while the new folder is selected to rename it.

   You can now drag it to another folder or location on your Mac if you want.

How to create a folder on a Mac in Finder

You can also add a folder in a specific Finder window. This method is useful if you know exactly where you want the new folder to go and don’t want to move it from the desktop.

1. Open finder from your Dock and navigate to the location where you want to add a folder.

   Another way to open Finder is to command and press tab until you select it from the currently open apps.

2. Click file > New folder.

   Alternatively, press command + layer + N on your keyboard.

3. Your new folder will appear in this location. Once it appears, rename it by typing a new name.

   You can also create a new folder in a Finder window by right-clicking an empty space and New folder from the menu.

How to use folders on your Mac effectively

If you’re wondering what else you can do with folders, here’s a quick overview of what to consider.

• Move files via. To save files to your new folder, click and drag them into the folder. If you can’t move the file, it may be read-only.
• Duplicate your files. To create a duplicate of a file before moving it, select the item and then click file > duplicate (or press command + D) to create a copy of an item in the same folder. You can also option When you click and drag a file into the folder, a green plus sign appears next to the icon to indicate that you are adding a duplicate.
• Don’t forget to archive. If a folder becomes too large, you can archive and compress it. Right-click the new folder and click compress to reduce the size.
• Customize for more organization. Your folders don’t all have to look the same. You can also change the color or icon to make things easier to recognize at a glance.
• Use password protection to protect important folders. This option is more complicated, but it’s worth it to ensure the security of the files. You can password protect a Mac folder to ensure that you are the only one who can access the contents.