A new blank text file will be created, named ‘untitled’.

Now go to the Finder on the Mac and navigate to a folder or directory where you’d like to create the new text file in, and pull down the “Finder” menu and go to “Services” then choose “Create New Text File”.

Save the Quick Action with an obvious name, like “Create New Text File”.

Tell application 'Finder' to make new file at (the target of the front window) as alias

Use the Search function and search for “AppleScript” and double-click or drag and drop the Run AppleScript action into the workflow on the right side, then add the following AppleScript text:.

Open the Automator app on the Mac, and choose to create a new “Quick Action”.

So with a little setup, you’ll have a super convenient easy to access ability to make a new text file, anywhere, anytime. In this case, we’ll be creating an Automator Quick Action that can be run from anywhere in the Finder to create a new text file at the current folder location. It turns out there are many ways to create a new text file in a folder on the Mac, so let’s take a look at a few different approaches.Ĭreate a New Text File at Folder on Mac with AutomatorĪutomator is a powerful app that allows you to script and automate things.

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