I'm on a Windows PC. How can I create shortcuts?
Creating a shortcut on your desktop:
In our example, we’ll assume you want to create a shortcut to the “Conservation” folder and place that shortcut on the Desktop.
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Shared folders are found in your “G” drive (groups), so double-click on it to reveal the folders you have access to:
- Right-click on the “Conservation” folder. Choose the “Send to” item and then click on “Desktop (create shortcut):
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Note the new “Conservation - Shortcut” icon on your desktop:
Creating a shortcut in your “Navigation Pane”
You're likely already familiar with the the “Navigation Pane”. It is the left-hand column of an Explorer window, it contains handy links to “Favorites”, “This PC”, etc.
You can modify this list and add additional shortcuts to other locations on your computer or on your shared drives!
In our example, we’ll assume you want to create a shortcut to the “Conservation” folder and place it on the Navigation Pane.
- Open your G Drive, either by double clicking the shortcut on your desktop, or by opening an Explorer window and navigating to it:
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Drag the “Conservation” folder to the “Favorites” icon of the Navigation Pane, being careful not to drop the “Conservation” folder on any existing links such as “Desktop”; it’s easiest to drop the folder directly on the “Favorites” star. You’ll then see a new link to the desired folder in your Favorites: