microsoft / microsoft/PowerToys

New+ keyboard shortcut to create folder

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Description

Description of the new feature / enhancement

New+ allows hiding the built in "New" context menu.
With this functionality enabled , Ctrl+Shift+N keyboard shortcut no longer works in explorer to create a new folder

Scenario when this would be used?

This is usefull if user enables New+ functionality and disables builtin New context menu

Supporting information

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by tracing the New+ Explorer integration and its handling of the built-in New context menu. Verify how Ctrl+Shift+N is currently routed when that menu is disabled, then confirm that the shortcut creates a new folder in Explorer and does not regress the existing New+ behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
52/100

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