How do I create multiple folders with different names?

In this post, youll see the steps to create a folder in Windows 10.

Youll also be able to view the steps to create multiple folders at once in Windows 10. Lets get started.

How to Create Multiple Folders at Once in Windows 10

Windows 10 doesnt have the option to do this task.

However, you can do it by using Command Prompt and Windows PowerShell.

Command Prompt

If youre using Command Prompt, follow the steps below.

Launch Command Prompt.

Make sure the path in the Command Prompt is the one you want. If not, change the path using the cd command.

Type cd. Hit the Space bar key. Type or paste the path you want. Hit the Enter key.

To create multiple folders at once, use the following command:

Type md. Hit the Space bar key. Type the folder name as per your liking.

Hit the Space bar key and then type another folder name. Do this step until you type all the folder names you want.

For instance: md a b c d

Hit the Enter key, and thats all.

PowerShell

If youre using Windows PowerShell, follow the steps below.

Launch PowerShell.

Make sure the path in the PowerShell is the one you want. If not, change the path using the cd command.

Type cd. Hit the Space bar key. Type or paste the path you want. Hit the Enter key.

To create multiple folders at once, use the following command:

Type md. Hit the Space bar key. Type the folder name as per your liking.

Hit the Comma key and then type another folder name. Do this step until you type all the folder names you want.

For instance: md a,b,c,d

Hit the Enter key, and thats it.

To Create Multiple Folders and Sub-folders at Once

You can create multiple folders and sub-folders at once using PowerShell and Command Prompt.

PowerShell

Type in the following command and hit the Enter key:

md a\b,e\f\g,h\i

Replace the letters with the folder name you prefer.

If you execute the above command, you will see that folder a contains sub-folder b, folder e contains sub-folder f, and f contains sub-folder g, folder h contains sub-folder i.

Command Prompt

Type in the following command and hit the Enter key:

md a\b e\f\g h\i

Replace the letters with the folder name you prefer.

If you execute the above command, you will see that folder a contains sub-folder b, folder e contains sub-folder f, and f contains sub-folder g, folder h contains sub-folder i.

How to Create a Folder in Windows 10

Keep in mind that not only the folder but all the methods below can create asub-foldertoo.

Method #1

You can create a new folder using the keyboard shortcut. Heres how:

Go to the location you want on Windows 10.

Press CTRL, Shift, and N keys at the same time.

You will see a new folder.

Provide the new name you want. Press the Enter key. Or keep the suggested name for the folder by pressing the Enter key.

Method #2

Right-click on the blank area in the location you prefer.

Hover your mouse over New.

Click Folder.

You can see a new folder with the suggested name. Press the Enter key to keep the proposed name. Orprovide a new nameand then press the Enter key.

Method #3

Go to your preferred location in theFile Explorer.

Click on the New Folder icon in the Quick Access Toolbar at the top.

You can see a folder with the suggested name. Keep or change the name.

Method #4

Go to the location you want in the File Explorer.

Click on the Home tab in Ribbon.

Click on the New folder icon.

You can see the folder. Keep or change the suggested name for the folder.

Method #5

Launch Command Prompt.

Suppose you want to change the path, type cd. Hit the Space bar key and provide the path you prefer. Hit the Enter key.

Type: md foldername

Replace the foldername with the folder name you want and then press the Enter key.

Thats all. You can see the folder with the name you want in your preferred location.