Create Symlink in Linux. Desktop way: To create a symlink without a terminal, just hold Shift+Ctrl and drag the file or folder you want to link to to the location where you want the shortcut.

How do you create a link in Linux?

By default, the ln command creates hard links. To create a symbolic link, use the -s ( –symbolic ) option. If both the FILE and LINK are given, ln will create a link from the file specified as the first argument ( FILE ) to the file specified as the second argument ( LINK ).

How do I create a shortcut in Linux?

Set keyboard shortcuts

1. Open the Activities overview and start typing Settings.
2. Click on Settings.
3. Click Keyboard Shortcuts in the sidebar to open the panel.
4. Click the row for the desired action. The Set shortcut window will be shown.
5. Hold down the desired key combination, or press Backspace to reset, or press Esc to cancel.