Big Sur – No “Create New Folder” option when using the finder to download files

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Since I've upgraded to Big Sur, the "Create New Folder" option has disappeared from Finder when it is opened in the context of downloading a file.

Here's an example:

  1. A colleague sent me a file via Slack.
  2. I'm clicking on the download button on Slack.
  3. I'm browsing the Finder to the desired folder (I have writing permission in that folder)
  4. I'm trying to create a new folder for that file. ISSUE – In the past I would have the ability to either (1) right click in an empty area and from the context menu create a new folder, or (2) from the top bar click on "Create New Folder". However, the first option is now impossible because even when I right click an empty space there's no such option, and the button for the second option simply doesn't exist.

Any ideas? Did Apple ruin finder like they've removed the calculator widget?

Context Menu

Folder View Top Bar

Best Answer

I'm not on Big Sur yet, so this is guesswork.
Potential reasons it's not working.

  1. Those icons in the top bar have always been customisable - maybe it just reverted your icon choices.
    Finder, View Menu > Customise Toolbar… Actions contains the New Folder item.

  2. Presumably you're not getting the right click option because you aren't seeing any free space, according to your 2nd pic. (previous 30 days is not free space)

  3. Cmd/Shift/N has been the key commend for New Folder for a long time.

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