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There is no native keyboard shortcut in Windows to create a new text file, the only quick way to do that is to right click on your mouse or touchpad and type w then t
Shortcut key to create .txt file in windows 11 / File Explorer
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Is there a shortcut key to quickly create a text file?
Right now, the only way I know is by right-clicking, going to 'New,' and selecting 'Text Document.' But when I’m deeply focused on my work, doing that with a touchpad or mouse feels a bit frustrating and interrupts my flow.
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2025-03-25T15:40:42+00:00 Beside the Windows "Start" button, is there an area where you can type? If so, slowly start typing N then O then T then E and so on, until Windows auto-fills with "notepad". Then, press ENTER to launch the app.
If there is no input area, just click on the "Start" button, and start typing "notepad", until Windows offers the Notepad app.