Ctrl+N
Alternatively called Control+N, ^n, and C-n, Ctrl+N is a keyboard shortcut most commonly used to create a new document, window, workbook, or other type of file. Below are other programs that use this keyboard shortcut and related information.
How to use the Ctrl+N keyboard shortcut
To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Ctrl key, and while continuing to hold, press N.
Ctrl+N in an Internet browser
In all major Internet browsers (e.g., Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera), pressing Ctrl+N opens a new application window.
Ctrl+N in Excel and other spreadsheet programs
In Microsoft Excel and most other spreadsheet programs, pressing Ctrl+N creates a new blank worksheet.
Ctrl+N in Outlook
In Microsoft Outlook, pressing Ctrl+N has multiple uses. For example, if you're in the Mail section, it creates a new e-mail message. If you're in the Calendar section, it creates a new appointment.
Ctrl+N in Microsoft PowerPoint
In Microsoft PowerPoint, Ctrl+N opens a new blank slide deck in another PowerPoint program window.
Ctrl+N in Word and other word processors
In Microsoft Word and other word processors, pressing Ctrl+N creates a new document.
Related keyboard shortcuts and keys
Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.