In this article, we will show you how to create a file, such as a document, on your computer. In Windows, this can be done in the Explorer window, and in any system, through the File or New menu of the program in which you want to create the file.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Windows
Step 1. Open an Explorer window
Click on the yellow-blue folder icon; the icon is on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.
Alternatively, press ⊞ Win + E to open the Explorer window
Step 2. Navigate to the folder where you want to create the file
In the left pane of Explorer, click on the desired folder.
Step 3. Go to the Home tab
You will find it at the top left of File Explorer. A toolbar appears at the top of the window.
Alternatively, you can right-click an empty space in the window to open the context menu
Step 4. Click New Item
It's in the Create section of the toolbar. A dropdown menu will open.
If you have opened the context menu, select "New" in it - a pop-up menu will appear
Step 5. Select the type of file you are going to create
Do it on the menu. The new file will appear in the selected folder; the file name will be highlighted.
If the desired file type is not in the menu, create a file through the program menu
Step 6. Enter a name for the file
Since the file name is highlighted, enter the name you want.
Step 7. Press ↵ Enter
The file will be renamed.
Double-click the file to open it
Method 2 of 3: Mac
Step 1. Remember that in macOS you can create files only through the program menu
That is, for example, if you need to create a Word document, you will have to start the Word program. However, you have the option to create folders.
If you want to create a file or document, go to this section
Step 2. Open Finder
Click on the blue and white face icon; the icon is in the dock.
Step 3. Navigate to the folder where you want to create the folder
Do this in a Finder window.
For example, to create a folder in the Downloads folder, click Downloads in the left pane of the Finder window
Step 4. Open the File menu
You will find it on the left side of the menu bar at the top of the screen.
Step 5. Click New Folder
You will find this option in the menu. A new folder will be created in the current folder.
Step 6. Enter a name
Since the name of the created folder is highlighted, enter the name you want.
Step 7. Press ⏎ Return
The folder will be renamed.
Method 3 of 3: Via the program menu
Step 1. Run the program in which you will create the file
To do this, double-click on the program icon. You can also do one of the following to find the program:
- Windows - open the start menu
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Windowsstart , enter the name of the program you want, and then click on it in the search results.
- Mac - Click Spotlight
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Macspotlight , enter the name of the program you want, and then click on it in the search results.
Step 2. Click File
It's in the upper-left side of a program window (Windows) or screen (Mac). A dropdown menu will open.
In some Windows programs, such as Paint 3D, you will see a New or New Project option. In this case, skip this step
Step 3. Select the Create option
You will find it in the "File" menu or on the main page of the program.
In some programs, such as Adobe CC, you will need to enter detailed information about the project or select a template
Step 4. Create a file
Do this if you want to make changes to the file, for example, add text.
Step 5. Open the "Save As" menu
To do this, press Ctrl + S (Windows) or ⌘ Command + S (Mac).
- You can also click File> Save As.
- If pressing Ctrl + S or ⌘ Command + S did not work, the file may have already been created when you clicked New. This is typical for some programs, for example, for Adobe CC.
Step 6. Enter a name for the file
Do this on the File Name (Windows) or Name (Mac) line in the Save As window.
Step 7. Select a folder to save the file
To do this, click on the desired folder on the left pane of the window.
- For example, to save a file to your desktop, click on the Desktop folder.
- On your Mac, click the Where menu, then select the folder you want.
Step 8. Click Save
It's in the lower-right corner of the window. The file will be created and saved under the specified name in the selected folder.