# How to create a new composition

To create a new composition from scratch, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the Dashboard.
2. Select the folder where you want your composition to live.
3. Open the **New** menu in the upper left of the Dashboard and select **Composition**.
4. Name your composition.

   <figure><img src="/files/ERik94llGdYvHJHg33os" alt=""><figcaption><p>Creating a new composition on the Dashboard</p></figcaption></figure>
5. To open your composition, double-click it. Your composition will open in Composer.

<figure><img src="/files/ZzUfs63lnFYTO0EWUQS4" alt=""><figcaption><p>A new composition in Composer</p></figcaption></figure>

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Learn how to build a basic composition [here](/singular-basics/building-overlays-in-composer/how-to-build-a-composition.md).
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