Shortcuts also known as softlink in Linux are similar to Windows Shortcuts, but the procedure of a creating a shortcut in Linux is different from windows. | ||
Creating desktop shortcuts | ||
1. Right-click on the Desktop and select Create Launcher from the desktop shortcut menu. | ||
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2. Create Launcher dialog box will be displayed, type the name of shortcut in the Name box | ||
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3. Select the type of Shortcut from Type dropdown box | ||
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Type the command that you want to execute by this link, in Command text box or click on Brows button to select the desired Command/Folder/File etc. | ||
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select the desired element and click on Open button. | ||
5. Click on Icon button to select and icon for your shortcut | ||
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Click on OK button to create the shortcut | ||
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