Is there a way to create new files in Astro FM Astro File Manager has a text file editor built right in. Is there a way to create new text files in the app and edit them directly in it?

I am not looking for other apps (I know they exist) - specifically if and how it can be done in Astro File Manager (or the Pro version if that has the feature).

I should clarify - I mean plain text - not rtf/doc or something.
After looking through the Help file and through Astro quite a bit, alas, I believe the answer is no. While it does allow for editing, the only option for creation is Directory (Folder) creation, as you pointed out. 

That being said, I think this would be an excellent feature, and might be worth suggesting to the developers. 

I know you said you didn't want other apps, but to show one directly with the feature...

this is X-plore File Manager