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Creating New Folder in Windows Explorer

Here’s one I forget every so often. What hot key combination will let you create a new folder in Windows Explorer?

In all versions of Windows, with a folder opened in Windows Explorer use Alt + F, W, F. This basically walks you through keyboard navigation of the Explorer menu.

Windows 7 has added a hot key combination specifically for this task. Ctrl + Shift + N

Thanks to How-To Geek for the tip!

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