---
title: "Create an empty file"
method: POST
path: "/files/blank"
tags: ["file"]
---

# Create an empty file

`POST /files/blank`

Create an empty file in your Library.

## Request body

- FilesCreateBlankFileRequest
  - `filename` string
  - `folderHandle` string
  - `numCols` integer
  - `numRows` integer
  - `uploadToTeam` boolean

## Response `200`

OK

- StructsCreateFileResponse
  - `Handle` string
  - `Message` string
  - `Success` boolean

## Other responses

- `400` — Bad Request
- `401` — Unauthorized
- `403` — Forbidden
- `500` — Internal Server Error

---

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