Shortcuts

A shortcut is a quick way to get somewhere. On your computer, a shortcut is a quick way to open a file, folder, or program without having to open many folders and subfolders. If your pictures are in folders within folders, or if you need to open the same folder or file repeatedly, create a shortcut on your desktop to get to your work quickly. You can delete the shortcut when you no longer need it without affecting the original files.

A shortcut and the actual file or folder can have the same name. You can tell the difference between a shortcut and a file, folder, or program by the arrow in the bottom left corner of the shortcut.

Create a Shortcut

1. Locate the folder or file to which you would like to create a shortcut.

2. Do this by drilling down through your folders using My Documents.

3. Place the cursor over the folder or file, and click the right mouse button.

4. The name of the file or folder becomes highlighted and a menu appears.

5. Click Create Shortcut.

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   A shortcut appears in the folder or window that contains the original file or folder.

   

7. Click the shortcut icon and while holding down the mouse button, drag the icon from its current place to the desktop.

8. Note: You don’t have to put a shortcut icon on the desktop; you may also put it in another folder.

   As you drag the mouse, a faint version of the folder appears on the screen.

   

9. Release the mouse button.

10. The shortcut appears on the desktop.

    

11. Double-click the shortcut icon to open the file or folder.

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    Note: This folder shows picture files in the Filmstrip view.

Delete a Shortcut

If you no longer need a shortcut, delete it the following way:

1. Right-click the shortcut you want to delete.

2. A menu appears.

3. Click Delete in the menu.

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5. To delete the shortcut, click Yes in the Confirm File Delete window.

6. The shortcut is now in your Recycle Bin.