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Also known as: desktop shortcut, alias link

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

A shortcut is an icon that points to a file, folder, or app somewhere else — opening it launches the original without moving the real file.

Real-World Example

A Desktop shortcut to a project folder opens that folder without copying all its files to the Desktop.

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