Create a new file in Total Commander

Solution 1:

You can create a new text file in Total Commander by pressing SHFT + F4 and entering a file name. The file will automatically open in the editor which is configured under Configuration -> Options -> Operation -> Edit/View -> Editor for F4.

Solution 2:

Press SHIFT +F4. Simple. No need for any menus or the mouse.

Solution 3:

I saw in some blog (don't remember which - sorry) on a very simple way to do it which has a more TC authentic feel to it:

1. Go to Start-->Change Start Menu
2. Choose Add Item and give it the name Create File
3. In the Command text input, type - cmd /c type null >
4. In the Parameters text input, type - ?%N
5. In the Shortcut key drop down, choose whatever you want. I chose CTRL+ALT+F7 since it is easy for me to remember since F7 creates a new directory.

This way it works exactly like creating a new directory - and you can hardly notice it actually opens a shell window (it closes in less than a second).

Solution 4:

Since TC Beta 9.0 (June 2016) this functionality is also present in the internal command list as cm_EditNewFile (2931 - Create+Open a new text file). This means you can now create a button that does this for you, if that's your thing.

RMB on a button bar -> Change -> Add a new button -> Enter command 'cm_EditNewFile'