The default name for any newly-created folder in Windows 10 is ‘New Folder’. It is, however, customizable, which means you can change the default name to anything you want. While you can easily rename any folder in Windows from its right-click context menu, changing the default name for new folders needs a little more elbow grease. So today, we will tell you how to change the default name of new folders in Windows 10 from the generic ‘New Folder’ to something a bit more personalized.
In this article, we will detail two ways to customize the default name of new folders in Windows 10. Both methods will require you to make changes in the Windows registry editor. First off, we will show you how you can change the default name of folders from ‘New Folder’ to virtually anything of your choosing. Secondly, you will learn how to use the current date as the default name for new folders in Windows 10. So without further ado, let’s get started.
- Customize Default New Folder Name Using Windows Registry Editor (Regedit)
- Use Current Date as Default Name for New Folders
Customize Default New Folder Name Using Windows Registry Editor (Regedit)
To open the Windows Registry Editor, search for “regedit” in the Windows Search Bar and click on the first result.
In the ‘Value Data’ field within the popup box, select your chosen default name for new folders on your computer. For demo purposes, I’m picking ‘Beebom Files’ [1]. Finally, click on OK [2] to save your settings.
Adding the %s wildcard before your chosen name (like in the screenshot above) will add the original default at the start of the file/folder name, while putting the wildcard at the end will add the original default at the end. The screenshot below shows how a file or folder will be named if you add the wildcard at the start.
Many people also prefer to use the current date as the default name for new folders to organize their digital content in chronological order. This is how you do it:
- Now create a sub-key within Folder in the exact same way and name it command. Now select the new entry, move to the right pane and right-click on the existing (Default) entry > Modify.
Windows 10 is a highly customizable platform if you know how to go about it. We have already covered a bunch of other customization articles for the OS, including the best live wallpapers for Windows 10, how to customize Command Prompt color and font and how to enable or disable startup sound in Windows 10. While at it, also check out how you can remotely control your Windows PC from Android device or iPhone. So go through the tutorials linked above and let us know which customization options you liked the most and why.
