Create Non-Smart Folders?

I recently had to re-install my OS and now cannot find the command to create folders in Mail - NOT Smart Folders, just regular folders to organize my mail. I had these in my old installation (with POP accounts) but cannot now find the command to create sub-folders for organization under each mail account.
Where'd the command go? I cannot find it in the help file or the on-line support.
Message was edited by: WindSong

Should be Mailbox menu > New Mailbox... (just above New Smart Mailbox...), or alternatively click the + button in the bottom left corner of the Mail window, or click the gear next to it and select New Mailbox. If no folder is selected in the sidebar (i.e. the Inbox, Sent, etc. are selected), a new folder will be created at the top level of the mailbox list; if a folder is selected, the new folder will be a child of the selected folder.
Hope this helps...

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