Quick Answer: How Do I Create a Shortcut to a File in Ubuntu?
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How do I create a shortcut to a folder in Ubuntu?

To get started open Nautilus and locate the folders that you want to make new shortcuts for. For our example we chose Ubuntu One. Right click on the chosen folder and select Make Link. Your new shortcut will appear with the text Link to “Folder Name” and an Arrow Shortcut Marker attached.

How do I create a shortcut to a file in Linux?

Create Symlink in Linux

To create a symlink without a terminal, just hold Shift+Ctrl and drag the file or folder you want to link to to the location where you want the shortcut. This method may not work with all desktop managers.

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Sophia Al-Mansoor

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