Creating shortcuts to files and folders in Windows is a simple process that can be accomplished in a few easy steps.
1. Right-click on the file or folder for which you want to create a shortcut.
2. Select ‘Create shortcut’ from the context menu.
3. If you created the shortcut on the desktop, it will have the same name as the original file or folder and an arrow pointing to the right.
4. To customize the shortcut, right-click on it and select ‘Properties’.
5. In the Properties window, you can change the name of the shortcut, the icon associated with the shortcut, and the shortcut’s target.
6. To change the name, simply type the new name in the ‘Shortcut name’ field.
7. To change the icon associated with the shortcut, click the ‘Change Icon’ button. This will open the Change Icon window, where you can select from any of the available icons.
8. To change the shortcut’s target, click the ‘Browse’ button and then browse to the correct file or folder.
9. When you are finished, click ‘OK’ to save your changes.
You have now successfully created a shortcut to a file or folder in Windows. To remove the shortcut, simply right-click it and select ‘Delete’.