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  1. FredB
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    Create shortcut


    How do I create a shortcut to my desktop, so that the Windows explorer will open up the selected library in the 'my documents' section?

    Of course there is no "create shortcut" button when I right click on the library.
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  3. whs
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    For libraries you can use "Send to -> Desktop" in the right click menu.
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  4. James Colbert
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    Open the Library in question, right click, drag to desktop, release right mouse button, choose 'Create shortcut here' from the resulting context menu.

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  6. FredB
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    That works -- thanks!
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  7. James Colbert
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    whs said:
    eFor libraries you can use "Send to - Desktop" in the right click menu.
    Even better. Glad you're around to humiliate me. Keeps me humble.
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  8. FredB
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    Thanks for quick reply. Shifting back to PC from Mac -- the file organizing works much better in PC version, but a few things to get used to.
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  10. whs
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    James Colbert said:
    whs said:
    eFor libraries you can use "Send to - Desktop" in the right click menu.
    Even better. Glad you're around to humiliate me. Keeps me humble.
    Hi James, no need to feel bad - everybody has their own little tricks.
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