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Mac workflow guide

Create a new file on Mac without leaving the folder you are working in.

macOS does not include a universal Create New File command in Finder. CreateFiles+ fills that gap with Finder actions, a menu bar flow, and keyboard shortcuts for common blank file types.

CreateFiles+ app window showing file creation options

The missing Finder command

On macOS, creating a new file often means opening an app first, saving a blank document, then moving it into the folder where you meant to work. That is fine once or twice, but it becomes friction when you are organizing projects, notes, scripts, data files, or templates.

The CreateFiles+ way

CreateFiles+ lets you create blank files from Finder, the Finder toolbar, the menu bar, or Quick Create shortcuts. Pick the file type, name it, and keep working in the current folder.

Useful file types

CreateFiles+ supports everyday blank files like Text, Markdown, CSV, JSON, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, shell scripts, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations.

How to do it with CreateFiles+

  1. Open the folder where the file should live.
  2. Use the Finder action, menu bar item, or Quick Create shortcut.
  3. Choose the file type you need.
  4. Rename the new blank file and continue working in place.

Frequently asked questions

Can macOS create a blank file from Finder by default?

macOS does not provide a universal Finder Create New File command for common blank file types. CreateFiles+ adds that workflow.

Does CreateFiles+ require cloud storage or an account?

No. CreateFiles+ is a local Mac utility. Your file names, file contents, and folder contents stay on your Mac.

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