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ag55

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Jun 14, 2009
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I need to make a shortcut to a folder, i would like the shortcut on the desktop.

No idea how to do this, saw the make alias but its greyed out for the folder.
 

angelwatt

Moderator emeritus
Aug 16, 2005
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Use your mouse and drag the folder in question to the Desktop, then before letting go hold down the command and alt keys and release the mosue button while still holding down those keys. You should see the alias icon while doing this. You'll need to have permission to the folder as well.
 

ag55

macrumors regular
Original poster
Jun 14, 2009
225
0
Use your mouse and drag the folder in question to the Desktop, then before letting go hold down the command and alt keys and release the mosue button while still holding down those keys. You should see the alias icon while doing this. You'll need to have permission to the folder as well.

thanks very much
 
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