Create Multiple Folders Using Excel and a Batch File

This guide explains how to create multiple folders using Excel and the CONCAT function to automate the process with a batch file. By following these steps, the 'md' (make directory) command can be combined with folder names from Excel for efficient folder creation.

1) Prepare Folder Names in Excel

  • Enter the folder names in Column A.
  • In Column B, use the CONCAT function to combine the 'md' command with the folder names from Column A.
      

2) Copy and Save as a Batch File
  • After the 'md' commands are generated in Column B, copy the entire Column B.
  • Open Notepad or any text editor and paste the copied commands.
  • Save the file as CreateFolders.bat.
    • Ensure the file is saved with the .bat extension by selecting All Files in the "Save as type" dropdown.
          

3) Run the Batch File
  • Navigate to the folder where the batch file (CreateFolders.bat) was saved.
  • Double-click the batch file to execute it.
  • The batch file will create folders based on the names from the Excel list.





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