The keyboard shortcut for creating a new file is Ctrl+N (the Ctrl key held down while you type the letter N).

We'll talk more about keyboard shortcuts soon.

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10. Creating new files in a program

Often when you have a program open, you want to create a new file. For example, you might want to start a new document In Microsoft Word to contain your history essay (we'll talk about using Microsoft Word shortly.)

In just about any program in Windows, you can create a new file for that program with the same method.

1. Find the File Menu at the top left of the screen.
2. Left-click on it once.
3. Select New...
4. Then your program will give you a New dialog box that gives you options for your file.

Here's the New... dialog box for Photoshop:

Next: 11. Opening files in a program

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