Create a Folder in Google Docs

You can create a folder in Google Docs and move it to Google Drive, or you can even directly go to Google Drive to make a new folder. Then, you can save multiple files in these folders to make a record of them.

In this tutorial, we will look at the quick steps to make a new folder and the way to move the files in this.

Steps to Create a Folder in Google Docs

You need to open the new or existing document in Google Docs to create a folder. The following are the steps to take.

  1. First, you need to give the name to the file by clicking on its title if it has no name.
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  2. After that, go to the File tab and hover over the Move option.
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  3. Alternatively, you can access this option from the main menu next to the document’s title.
  4. Click on the new folder icon in the window at the bottom left corner.
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  5. Now, enter the desired name for your new folder.
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  6. Then, click on the check box and select the Move Here button.
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Note: When you move the file to the new folder, you will see a pop-up of confirmation, and from here, you can also Undo the action if you want to.

Creating a Folder in Google Drive

You can also make a folder in Google Drive directly.

  1. Click the New button, which is on the left side.
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  2. Then, select New Folder.
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  3. Next, enter the name of the new folder.
  4. After naming the folder, click the Create button to confirm.
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Moving Files into Folder

Once you have created the new folder, you can move the files into it.

  1. In Google Drive, right-click the file you want to move to your new folder.
  2. After that, select the Move to option.
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  3. Click on the newly created folder in the window and select the move button.
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  4. In the end, you will get the notification pop-up of moving the file into the folder.
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