How do you create a folder on the desktop and rearrange all the files in the folder?

Creating a folder on your desktop and organizing files within it is a simple process that helps keep your workspace tidy. You can create a folder quickly and then move your important documents, pictures, or other files into it using straightforward methods.

Creating a New Folder on the Desktop

There are a couple of common ways to create a new folder directly on your desktop.

Method 1: Using the Right-Click Context Menu

This is the most widely used method:

1. Right-click on any empty space on your desktop.
2. From the context menu that appears, hover over "New".
3. Click on "Folder" in the sub-menu.
4. A new folder icon will appear, usually named "New folder".
5. Type a new name for the folder and press Enter. Choose a descriptive name like "Important Documents" or "Project X Files".

Method 2: Using a Keyboard Shortcut

For a faster approach, especially if you're comfortable with keyboard shortcuts, you can use the following method:

• As mentioned in the reference, you can also use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + N to create a new folder.

Pressing these three keys simultaneously will instantly create a "New folder" on your desktop, ready for you to rename.

Adding and Rearranging Files in the Folder

Once your folder is created, the next step is to move your existing desktop files (or files from other locations) into it to start the organization process.

Moving Files into the Folder

The most intuitive way to add files is by dragging and dropping:

1. Select the file(s) you want to move. You can select multiple files by holding down the Ctrl key (for individual files) or Shift key (for a range of files) while clicking.
2. Drag the selected file(s) directly onto the new folder icon on your desktop.
3. Release the mouse button. The files will be moved into the folder.

Alternatively, you can use copy/cut and paste:

• Right-click the file(s) and select "Cut" (to move) or "Copy" (to duplicate).
• Open the new folder by double-clicking it.
• Right-click inside the folder window and select "Paste".

Rearranging Files Within the Folder

After placing files inside the folder, you might want to organize them further. While you can manually drag icons around within the folder window, the most effective way to "rearrange" is typically by sorting.

Most file explorers allow you to sort files by various criteria. Look for options like "Sort by" or column headers (like Name, Date Modified, Type, Size) within the folder window.

Here are common ways to rearrange (sort) files inside a folder:

Sorting Option	Description	Useful For...
Name	Alphabetical or reverse alphabetical order.	Finding files quickly by their title.
Date Modified	Newest to oldest or oldest to newest.	Seeing recent changes or historical versions.
Type	Grouping files by their file extension (e.g., .docx, .pdf, .jpg).	Finding all documents, images, etc., together.
Size	Largest to smallest or smallest to largest.	Identifying large files taking up space.

To sort:

1. Open the folder.
2. Right-click inside the folder window's empty space, or look for a "View" or "Sort by" option in the menu bar or toolbar.
3. Select the desired sorting method.

You can usually also switch between different view modes (like Icons, List, Details) to change how the files are displayed, which aids in visual organization.

By combining folder creation, moving files into it (as mentioned in the reference by dragging), and then sorting the contents, you can effectively organize your desktop clutter.