# Making Folders and Files: New-Item

New-Item makes new folders and files where you say, several at once or a whole path of folders in one go, -Value puts text into a new file, and -Force means "it's fine if it's already there" for a folder but "replace it" for a file.

![Cheat sheet for the lesson Making Folders and Files: New-Item: New-Item makes new folders and files where you say, several at once or a whole path of folders in one go, -Value puts text into a new file, and -Force means "it's fine if it's already there" for a folder but "replace it" for a file.](https://fsdtrainingmedia.blob.core.windows.net/public/images/2026/11/7d902708840c4b56b2be07a9080109cf.webp)

- Category: PowerShell
- Level: Novice
- Tags: File Extension, new-item, operating-system, powershell, whatif-and-confirm
- Updated: November 10, 2026

Source: https://www.ask-codey.com/cheat-sheets/powershell-new-item-cheat-sheet