Last Updated : 03 Jun, 2024
There is curiosity hidden inside everyone. So when it comes to computers we all try to know why this is happening, what will happen if I run this software, what will happen if I delete some of Windows files and etc.
We also sometimes try to make a file without a name in Windows and fail and then, first of all, we search on the internet that whether it is possible to create an unnamed file in Windows or not (just like we can’t create a folder named “con” in the Windows)?
The methods to create an Unnamed file in Windows are described below:
Method 1: Using Key combinations
We can create an Unnamed file in Windows by following the below steps:
Step 1: Right-click in the directory where you want to create the file and select the type of the file which you want to create by selecting the new option from the dialog box.
Step 2: Now erase the default name New Text Document as shown below:
Step 3: Now press Alt button on keyboard and then type 255 from keyboard or in general type Alt + 255. After that release all pressed button and hit Enter button. The Unnamed file will be created successfully.
Method 2: Using Character Map
We can create an Unnamed file in Windows by following the below steps:
Step 1: Right-click in the directory where you want to create the file and select the type of the file which you want to create by selecting the new option from the dialog box.
Step 2: This time we will use Character Map of Windows.
Some of ways to access Character Map in Windows 10 is given below:
Way 1: Searching for Character Map in Windows search box:
Way 2: Click Start and then scroll down until you find Windows Accessories, Click on Windows Accessories and then click on Character Map.
After opening Character Map application, search for blank Character in it by scrolling down as in the below image:
Step 3: Click on the blank Character box and then click on the Select button. After then copy this character by clicking on Copy button.
Step 4: Now erase the default name New Text Document as shown below.
Step 5: Click Ctrl + v to paste the character we copied earlier. The Unnamed file will be created successfully.
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FAQs
Method 1: Using Key combinations
How to create a file without a name in Windows? ›
Creating a folder with a blank name
You will need a full-size keyboard (a keyboard with a Numpad on the right) for what's next. Type in Alt+0160 (the Alt-code shortcut for a no-break space) and hit enter. You should now have a folder with no name.
How do I create a no name folder in Windows? ›
Right click on the folder and click on rename or just press F2 function button. Then just press the ALT key and type in 0160 numerically, and then let go of the ALT key. Make sure you use the numeric keys on the right side of the keyboard to type the digits. After doing this, the folder will exist without a name.
How do I create a hidden file in Windows? ›
Here's a step by step guide on how you can hide files and folders when using a Windows 11 machine.
- Right click a folder. (Image: © Future) ...
- Click Properties. (Image: © Future) ...
- Select Hidden. (Image: © Future) ...
- Decide on what changes you'd like to make. ...
- Click OK to save. ...
- Launch file explorer. ...
- Click view. ...
- Click Hidden Items.
There are two commands you can enter in the Command Prompt to create a dummy file:
- fsutil file createnew filename size.
- fsutil file createnew pathfilename size.
You can try naming files and folders that you want to hide the name with "Hidden character". To type that "Hidden Character", please using Alt + 255 or Alt + 0160 . I added two or three more character and hidded the name!
Can we save a file without giving it any name? ›
No you can't create a file without a name. If you could, there'd be no way to delete it if writing was interrupted.
How to make a nameless file? ›
Method 1: Using Key combinations
Step 2: Now erase the default name New Text Document as shown below: Step 3: Now press Alt button on keyboard and then type 255 from keyboard or in general type Alt + 255. After that release all pressed button and hit Enter button. The Unnamed file will be created successfully.
How to make a secret folder on PC? ›
1. Right-click the folder you want to make invisible and select Rename. 2. Press and hold the Alt key, then type `0160` on the numeric keypad.
Which name folder Cannot be created in Windows? ›
You can't create folders in Windows OS having CON, PRN, NUL, etc. as the name. This is because these folder names are reserved for use in specific system tasks. You can use the command prompt, or blank space code to create folders with reserved names in Windows.
How to Create Ghost Image of Windows 10 Step-by-Step
- Click "Create a system image" from the left panel.
- Choose a location where you want to save the image backup. ...
- Select the partition where your operating system exists, and click "Start backup." Wait for the process to finish, then click "Close."
In Windows, you can open File Explorer and type the address in the navigation bar, as shown in the image at the top of this page. From there, you can make a new text file called . nomedia in any folder, or rename any of the files to have the NOMEDIA file extension (just be sure to delete the file name, too).
How do I create a local file in Windows? ›
How do I create a local file?
- Go to File > Local File Manager.
- Click Create File.
- Enter a new file name into the empty File name box.
- Click Open.
How can I create a new file on Windows? You can right click on your desktop then hover over "new." You will see many choices that include: Folder, Text Document, etc. Select which option you would like to create. You can also pin it to other places by using "save = Ctrl + S."
How do I create a folder without name and icon? ›
Press and hold Alt key while typing in the number 0160. Then hit the Enter key, you will see a folder with no name will be created.
Can file names be empty? ›
No. Every file must have a name, and the name may not be an empty string. These two things are true for every operating system and file system I know of. However, the name may certainly consist purely of whitespace (spaces, tabs, vertical tabs, non-breaking spaces, etc), so it looks blank to the human eye.
How do you escape a file name in Windows? ›
To escape spaces in a Windows file path, put double quotation marks around the section of the path with a space in it. For example: C:\"Test Folder"\text. txt. You can also put quotation marks around the entire path to ensure you don't miss any spaces.
How do I run a file without extension name? ›
- Create a new folder in the directory of your choice or on desktop.
- Open the folder and create a new text document.
- Now from the above toolbar click on View.
- Then Mark the checkbox File name extensions. ( ...
- Rename the new file New text document and remove the extension part (.txt in this case)
