How to create a new text file in mac

There are several ways to create a new text file in a Mac:

Method 1: Using the TextEdit app

  1. Open the Applications folder and find the TextEdit app.
  2. Drag the TextEdit app to the Dock or Launchpad for easy access.
  3. Click on the TextEdit app to open it.
  4. Click on "File" > "New" or press ⌘ + N (Command + N) to create a new document.
  5. Choose "Plain Text" as the file type and give your file a name (e.g., "MyNewFile.txt").
  6. Click "Create" to create the new file.

Method 2: Using the Terminal

  1. Open the Terminal app, which is located in the Applications/Utilities folder or use Spotlight to search for it.
  2. Type touch mynewfile.txt (replace "mynewfile.txt" with your desired file name) and press Enter.
  3. This will create a new empty text file in the current directory.

Method 3: Using the Finder

  1. Open the Finder and navigate to the location where you want to create the new file.
  2. Right-click (or control-click) in the Finder window and select "New File" or press ⌘ + Shift + N (Command + Shift + N).
  3. Choose "Text File" as the file type and give your file a name (e.g., "MyNewFile.txt").
  4. Click "Create" to create the new file.

Method 4: Using a third-party text editor

  1. Open a third-party text editor like Sublime Text, Atom, or Visual Studio Code.
  2. Create a new file by clicking on "File" > "New" or pressing ⌘ + N (Command + N).
  3. Give your file a name (e.g., "MyNewFile.txt") and choose a location to save it.
  4. Click "Save" to create the new file.

That's it! You should now have a new text file created on your Mac.