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syntax: markdown
tags: [tldr, windows]
source: https://github.com/tldr-pages/tldr.git
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# New-Item
> Create a new file, directory, symbolic link, or a registry entry.
> Note: This command can only be used through PowerShell.
> More information: <https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.management/new-item>.
- Create a new blank file (equivalent to `touch`):
`New-Item {{path o ile}}`
- Create a new directory:
`New-Item -ItemType Directory {{path o\directory}}`
- Write a new text file with specified content:
`New-Item {{path o ile}} -Value {{content}}`
- Write the same text file in multiple locations:
`New-Item {{path o ile1 , path o ile2 , ...}} -Value {{content}}`
- Create a symbolic link\hard link\junction to a file or directory:
`New-Item -ItemType {{SymbolicLink|HardLink|Junction}} -Path {{path o\link_file}} -Target {{path o\source_file_or_directory}}`
- Create a new blank registry entry (in REG_SZ, use `New-ItemProperty` or `Set-ItemProperty` to fine-tune the value type):
`New-Item {{path o
egistry_key}}`
- Create a new blank registry entry with specified value:
`New-Item {{path o
egistry_key}} -Value {{value}}`