01Step 1: Navigate to the Desired Location

  • Open the Finder application on your Mac.
  • Navigate to the location where you want to create a new folder. This could be your Desktop, Documents folder, or any other directory where you want the new folder to be located.

02Step 2: Create a New Folder

  • Once you have reached the desired location, right-click (or Control-click) on an empty area within the directory.
  • From the context menu that appears, select 'New Folder'. Alternatively, you can click on 'File' in the menu bar at the top of the screen, then choose 'New Folder' from the drop-down menu.
  • A new folder will be created with the default name 'untitled folder' and will be ready for you to rename.

03Step 3: Rename the New Folder

  • To rename the new folder, single-click on the folder to select it.
  • Press the 'Return' key on your keyboard or right-click (or Control-click) on the folder and choose 'Rename' from the context menu.
  • Enter the desired name for the folder and press 'Return' to confirm the new name.
  • Your new folder is now created and renamed.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to create a new folder on your Mac. By following these simple steps, you can now easily organize and manage your files and documents. Creating folders allows you to keep your files structured, making it easier to find and access them whenever you need them.

MethodsDetails
Step 1Navigate to the desired location
Step 2Create a new folder
Step 3Rename the new folder
Mac
folder
file organization