Open Finder
Go to the location where you want the folder
Right-click or Control-click in the empty area
Select New Folder
Type a name for the folder
Press Return
Use the menu bar
Open Finder
Click File
Select New Folder
Type a name for the folder
Press Return
Use the keyboard shortcut
Open Finder
Press Shift + Command + N
Type a name for the folder
Press Return
Create a folder on the Desktop
Click the Desktop
Right-click or Control-click
Select New Folder
Type a name for the folder
Press Return