Create a new file according to its name if it does not exist. If it exists, modify its last updated date and time to now. . {code:bash} touch file.txt {code} . Use the open parameter to open the file in your default editor after creating it . {code:bash} touch index.cfm --open {code} . Use the force parameter to overwrite the contents of the file to be empty even if it exists. . {code:bash} touch file.txt --force {code}