CS158A Reference Desk: How do I ..
Create a new folder/directory?


Here are step-by-step instructions on howto create a new folder:

  1. From the Program Manager window choose the Main group
  2. Double Click on File Manager icon to start it
  3. Click on the desired drive button, ie the drive you want to create a new folder in. Note that a drive is the floppy drive while k drive is the network drive
  4. If you want to create a new folder in an already existing folder, highlight the existing folder by clicking on it once
  5. From the File menu choose Create Directory
  6. Type in the new folder name and click on OK
  7. Thats it!

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