Create folders and documents

The New menu in Drive lets you create a folder to organise your files, or start a fresh document, spreadsheet, presentation, board, or chat without leaving the browser.

Create a folder

1. Click New in the sidebar.
2. Select New folder from the menu.
3. In the dialog, type a name into the Folder name field.
4. The Location row shows where the folder will be created. To pick a different place, click the location to expand the folder browser and navigate to it.
5. Click Create.

The new folder appears in your file list straight away.

You can also right-click anywhere in the file list to get the same menu.

Create a document, spreadsheet, presentation, board, or chat

Each option in the New menu creates a different type of file:

• New doc opens a text document in Docs.
• New sheet opens a spreadsheet in Sheets.
• New slide opens a presentation in Slides.
• New stickies opens a board in Stickies.
• New chat opens a chat room in Chat.

To create one:

1. Click New in the sidebar and choose the type you want.
2. Type a name into the name field (for example, Doc name or Sheet name).
3. Check the Location and change it if needed, the same way as for a folder.
4. Click Create.

The new file opens in a new browser tab, ready to use.

What to do next

Once a file exists, you can rename it, move it, or share it with other people. See Rename, move, and organise files and Share a file or folder.