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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Create a folder

Make a new folder to keep related files together.

Windows 11About 2 minutes5 steps · 5 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 5

Open File Explorer

Open the yellow File Explorer folder.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Example Taskbar screen with File Explorer highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Open File Explorer

Open the yellow File Explorer folder.

Example Taskbar screen with File Explorer highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Choose the location

Open Documents, Pictures or another place where the folder should live.

Example File Explorer screen with Documents highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Select New

Select New at the top left of File Explorer.

Example screen with select new highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Select Folder

Example Folder screen with Folder highlighted.
Step 4

STEP 5

Name it

Type a clear name and press Enter.

Example New folder screen with Enter highlighted.
Step 5

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

I cannot find that option+

Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

I need to go back a step+

Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

Are these pictures of my device?+

They are example screens showing exactly where to click. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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