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Easy Steps to Create a New Folder on Your Mac

iBoysoft author Connie Yang
Written by Connie Yang
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Creating a folder on a MacBook can be done by enabling the secondary click feature in system preferences and then right-clicking in a small spot between the name and first folder to access the new folder option.

 

Step-by-Step Guide: Creating New Folders on a Mac Timestamped

1. 00:00 πŸ“ Creating a folder on a MacBook can be tricky due to the secondary click feature, which may not be familiar to some users.

2. 00:37 πŸ’» Enable secondary click in system preferences under trackpad settings.

3. 00:50 πŸ“ Enable the menu to create new folders by tapping with two fingers or clicking in the right or left corner on the home screen.

4. 01:28 πŸ‘©β€πŸ’» When creating a folder on a MacBook, be aware of potential issues with folder views and page filling.

5. 01:56 πŸ“ To create a folder in MacBook, find a small spot between the name and first folder, right click there, and the new folder option will appear.

6. 02:41 πŸ“ Switch the view to exit the list, right click to create a new folder, and switch back to the list view to see the folder.

7. 03:17 πŸ’» Create a folder on any Mac computer with the latest macOS, it works the same way across all Apple Computers.

By the way, if you're a new Mac user who switches from Windows and is used to working with right clicks. You can use a right-click enhancer to simplify your workflow and improve your work efficiency until you familiar with macOS. 
 

iBoysoft MagicMenu is an advanced and all-in-one right-click enhancer that allows you right-click to quick access a target folder, an app, or a website, create different types of new files, move files to a designated folder, cut and paste files, hide files, convert images, fully uninstall apps, find duplicate files and images, etc. Try it to work more smooth with your Mac.

Step-by-Step Guide: Creating New Folders on a Mac Video Summary

πŸ–±οΈ The secondary click on a MacBook may be unfamiliar and make creating a folder more difficult for some users.

πŸ” Enabling secondary click on MacBook trackpad can be done through system preferences, making it easier to access additional options.

πŸ“‚ Tapping with two fingers on the home screen allows for easy creation of a new folder, making it the first option available.

πŸ” The second problem in creating a folder on MacBook is the limited view options, such as tile list or carousel.

πŸ–±οΈ The struggle of failing to create a new folder on a MacBook desktop can be frustrating, especially when the folder is full and right-clicking doesn't work on your Mac.

πŸ“ Switching between tile view and list view allows for easy creation and organization of folders in MacBook.

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You can press Command + Shift + N to create a new folder on your Mac desktop or in Finder. Or, you can right-click the blank area on the target location and then select New Folder.

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You can press Command + Shift + N to create a new folder first and then select it and press Command + C and Command + V to duplicate multiple folders on your Mac.

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Right-click the blank place on the Mac desktop and then select New Folder. Or, you can use the shortcut - Command + Shift + N.