How Do I Organize Files into Folders?

  1. Overview
  2. File Management and Storage
  3. How Do I Organize Files into Folders?

For Windows Users

  1. Open File Explorer:

    • Press the Windows Key + E or click the File Explorer icon in the taskbar.
  2. Navigate to Your Files:

    • Go to the location where your files are saved (e.g., Desktop, Documents, Downloads).
  3. Create a New Folder:

    • Right-click on an empty space, select New, and then click Folder.
    • Type a name for the folder and press Enter.
  4. Move Files into the Folder:

    • Drag and drop files into the folder. Alternatively:
      • Select the files by holding down Ctrl and clicking each file.
      • Right-click and choose Cut.
      • Open the folder, right-click, and choose Paste.

For Mac Users

  1. Open Finder:

    • Click the Finder icon in the Dock or press Command + N to open a new Finder window.
  2. Navigate to Your Files:

    • Browse to the location of your files (e.g., Desktop, Documents, Downloads).
  3. Create a New Folder:

    • Right-click on an empty space and select New Folder.
    • Enter a name for the folder and press Return.
  4. Move Files into the Folder:

    • Drag and drop files into the folder. Alternatively:
      • Select multiple files by holding Command and clicking each file.
      • Right-click and select Move to Folder, then choose the desired folder.

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