# Creating a New Document

You can create an empty new document in Desk as follows:
Procedure
1.
In Desk, select [New] from the [File] menu, then select [DocuWorks Document].
The [New Document] dialog box appears.
2.
Select a paper size.
To specify the width and height for the paper size, select [Custom].
3.
Click [OK].
A new document is created in the workspace of the current folder and the cursor appears in the name field.
4.
Enter a name for the document and press the <Enter> key.
The name is applied to the folder.
Note

- The following characters cannot be used in file or folder names:
  \ / : * ? " < > |
- The first character of a document name cannot be a space.
- The name of a document, including the path name, is limited to 255 characters.