File & Folder Shortcuts

Description:

You can create shortcuts to files and folders on your desktop - you can also create shortcuts to folders in File Explorer.

Solution:

To create a desktop shortcut right click on the file or folder, select Send to - Desktop (create shortcut)





You can also add a folder to your Favorites list in File Explorer, the advantage to this is that the folder is listed whenever you browse using file explorer including from Save As or File Open

To add a folder to your favourites in File Explorer:

  • Locate the folder & open it

  • Right Click on Favorites (top left of your folder list)

  • Select Add current location to Favorites

  • You should now see the folder under Favorites 

  • To remove the folder shortcut right click & select Remove



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