Three ways to create a link to a file or folder in Windows 11/10. Use Network access, Copy as path or Properties to get hyperlink to a file or folder.

You can share ‘Make a copy’ link to your Google files. The copy can then be saved onto the recipient’s Drive where they can edit it. Make a copy View only.

Create a Symbolic Link: Right-click the target file or folder and select "Pick Link Source." Go to the folder where you want the symlink to appear, right-click, and select "Drop As -> Symbolic Link".

Creating a shortcut is not the same thing as moving the program or file to your desktop folder. Rather, a shortcut functions as a link to that file's actual location.

Instead of relocating your files to this folder, you can create a symbolic link within the Google Drive folder that points to D:ImportantDocs.

You can create shortcuts for frequently accessed files or folders or even for files others have shared with you. To begin, launch the Google Drive app on your Android device.