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.

Use symbolic links to store application files elsewhere without breaking the app that depends on them.

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.