Create desktop shortcuts for files and folders on a Mac
Want to view the original file of the Alias? Use the following steps: Note: The shortcut you generated will continue to function even if the original folder is relocated.
Create desktop shortcuts on Mac using drag and drop
If the above-mentioned method is too much for you, then you can follow these simple steps to create an Alias on your Mac.
Create desktop shortcuts from Applications folder in Mac Finder
Unlike other files and directories, the contents in the Applications folder function differently. It is significantly quicker to create an alias of the Applications folder than to create files or folders, as you’ve to just drag the app out to the desktop. Voila!
Create a website desktop shortcut on Mac
A website shortcut allows you to navigate to the webpage with the ease of a click without digging through bookmarks or typing the URL in the address bar. Here’s how you can create one: Signing off… The methods above are the easiest ones to create desktop shortcuts. There was another that I didn’t include because it required the use of a Terminal and was a little more difficult. Additionally, all the approaches described above make it simple to build shortcuts, but there’s a good possibility you’ll create one in the wrong place. In that case, you can simply press Cmd (⌘) + Z to undo your activity or maybe just drag the Alias to the trash and erase it. More from us:
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