How to Save a Link in File Explorer
In today’s digital age, links are an integral part of our daily lives. Whether you’re browsing the web, working on a project, or simply organizing your files, links can be a convenient way to access important information. However, sometimes you may want to save a link for future reference, and that’s where your file explorer comes in handy. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of how to save a link in file explorer on both Windows and macOS.
On Windows
Saving a link in the file explorer on Windows is a straightforward process. Here’s how you can do it:
1. Open the link you want to save in your web browser.
2. Right-click on the link and select “Copy Link Address” from the context menu. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+C to copy the link.
3. Open your file explorer (Windows Key + E).
4. Navigate to the folder where you want to save the link.
5. Right-click in the folder and select “New” > “Shortcut.”
6. In the “Type the location of the item” field, paste the link you copied earlier by pressing Ctrl+V.
7. Click “Next,” give the shortcut a name, and click “Finish.”
Now you have successfully saved the link in your file explorer as a shortcut. Double-clicking on the shortcut will open the link in your default web browser.
On macOS
Saving a link in the file explorer on macOS is also quite simple. Follow these steps:
1. Open the link you want to save in your web browser.
2. Click and hold the link until a contextual menu appears.
3. Select “Copy Link” from the menu. You can also use the keyboard shortcut Command+C to copy the link.
4. Open Finder (Command+Space and type “Finder”).
5. Navigate to the folder where you want to save the link.
6. Right-click in the folder and select “New Folder with Items.”
7. In the new folder, right-click on an empty space and select “New” > “Quick Look.”
8. In the Quick Look window, paste the link you copied earlier by pressing Command+V.
9. Close the Quick Look window.
Now you have saved the link in your file explorer as a Quick Look item. Double-clicking on the item will open the link in your default web browser.
By following these simple steps, you can easily save a link in your file explorer on either Windows or macOS. This will help you keep important links organized and easily accessible for future reference.
