MkDir Statement

Creates a new directory or folder.

Syntax

MkDir path

• path: Required. String expression that identifies the directory or folder to be created. May include drive. If no drive is specified, MkDir creates the new directory or folder on the current drive.

Remarks

• An error occurs if you try to create a directory or folder that already exists
• The path argument can include absolute or relative paths
• You can use MkDir to create nested directories by creating parent directories first
• On Windows systems, both forward slashes (/) and backslashes () can be used as path separators
• The directory name can include the drive letter
• UNC paths are supported on network drives

Examples

' Create a directory in the current directory
MkDir "MyNewFolder"

' Create a directory with full path
MkDir "C:\Program Files\MyApp"

' Create a directory on another drive
MkDir "D:\Data\Reports"

' Create nested directories (parent must exist first)
MkDir "C:\Temp"
MkDir "C:\Temp\Logs"
MkDir "C:\Temp\Logs\Archive"

' Create directory on network drive
MkDir "\\Server\Share\NewFolder"

Reference

MkDir Statement - Microsoft Docs