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Asked: 2017-05-14 16:36:06 +0800 CST

Make a folder/file Link in 17.04

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I just installed 17.04 and I can't figure out how to Make a Link to a file or a folder that I can copy to my desktop. In 16.04 I could right click on a file and select "Make a link." The Make a Link option is not there in 17.04 so what is the new procedure? Thanks for your help

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  1. Try dragging the file/folder from nautilus to your desktop, but before you release the mouse button to drop the file/folder, press and hold Alt. Now release the button. A menu should pop up asking you if you want to move, copy, or link the file to your desktop.

    Exact steps:

    • Navigate to file/folder in nautilus
    • Left click and drag, but don't release button
    • Press and hold Alt
    • Release mouse button
    • Release Alt
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