Double Commander Create New File & Folder Tutorial

The Simplest Way: Context Menu 🖱️

For users who prefer using the mouse, this is the most intuitive method:

🖱️ Right-click on the blank space to the right of the file list.
✨ Select "New" -> "File".
✅ Advantage: Double Commander keeps the native system context menu, which means all your existing habits from Windows Explorer (like creating Office docs, text files, etc.) work seamlessly.
🚩 A small disappointment: Surprisingly, DC's top "File" menu bar doesn't have a built-in "Create File" option, so using the right-click or shortcuts is a better choice.

In Double Commander, you can quickly create and edit files with these steps:

⌨️ Use the shortcut Shift + F10 to bring up the creation dialog.
ℹ️ Note: The dialog title might say "Open file," which is normal. DC enters edit mode immediately after creating the file.
📝 Enter the filename and confirm; the file will be created and opened automatically.
⚡ Quick Close: In the editor window, press Alt + Space to bring up the system menu, then press C to close it quickly.
✅ Returning to the file list, you'll find the newly created file remains selected.
🖱️ If you need to open it with a different program, press Shift + F10 (or right-click) again to show the menu.

Creating folders is also highly efficient in Double Commander:

If you prefer using the mouse or need deeper customization:

🔧 Custom Toolbar: You can right-click the toolbar to add new icons and set Action Commands for one-click file creation.
🧠 Technical Mindset: This approach requires a bit of technical thinking but can greatly enhance personal productivity.
🤖 AI Assistance: Modern AIs (like ChatGPT, Grok, Qwen, Doubao, DeepSeek) are excellent at handling such configuration questions; you can ask them how to write specific command scripts.

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