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New-Item

Create a file or directory.

Syntax

UPPERCASE words are placeholders to replace. Brackets in the syntax line describe optional arguments; do not type those brackets literally.

New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path PATH

Example

New-Item -ItemType Directory -Path ./auwen-lab

Expected result

A new directory and its directory object.

Notes and traps

Use a new lab name. Do not add -Force to conceal an unexpected existing object.

Related commands

Related tasks may need different flags and have different semantics. Check the entry before translating a command between shells.

Official reference ↗

Updated 13 September 2026. Examples describe the expected behavior; not every platform is available for execution testing.