Now make sure that the file will be saved in the correct folder by checking Where section. To save the document either press Command-S or go to the app menu, select File and then Save.įirst, change the name of the file from Untitled to whatever you need. Or go to the app menu, select Format, this will display a dropdown where you need to click on Make Plain Text option. To switch to plain text either press Shift-Command-T. In a search windows type TextEdit and hit Enter.īy default, TextEdit creates files in RTF format (look like Word documents). To start TextEdit hold Command key and hit Space bar. TextEdit is a default application that comes with every Mac and it is free. Instead, you have to browse to the required folder every time when creating a file. The disadvantage of this approach is that you cannot create files in the Finder. Use Automator App to Create a New File on MacĬreating a file using TextEdit is the simplest way for someone who does not want to do anything too technical.

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