How to create a new folder shortcut

Creating a new folder shortcut is a simple process that can be done in a few steps. Here's how:

Method 1: Using the File Explorer

  1. Open File Explorer (Windows Key + E) or Finder (Mac).
  2. Navigate to the folder you want to create a shortcut for.
  3. Right-click on the folder and select "Create shortcut" (Windows) or "Make Alias" (Mac).
  4. A new shortcut will be created and placed next to the original folder.
  5. You can rename the shortcut by right-clicking on it and selecting "Rename" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac).

Method 2: Using the Command Line (Windows)

  1. Open the Command Prompt (Windows Key + R, type cmd, and press Enter).
  2. Navigate to the folder you want to create a shortcut for using the cd command (e.g., cd Documents).
  3. Type the following command and press Enter: mklink shortcut <folder name>.
  4. Replace <folder name> with the name you want to give your shortcut.
  5. The shortcut will be created in the current directory.

Method 3: Using the Terminal (Mac)

  1. Open the Terminal app (Finder > Applications > Utilities > Terminal).
  2. Navigate to the folder you want to create a shortcut for using the cd command (e.g., cd Documents).
  3. Type the following command and press Enter: ln -s <folder name> <shortcut name>.
  4. Replace <folder name> with the path to the folder you want to create a shortcut for, and <shortcut name> with the name you want to give your shortcut.
  5. The shortcut will be created in the current directory.

That's it! You now have a new folder shortcut. You can place it anywhere on your computer or network, and it will always point to the original folder.