Shortcuts are a convenient way to access files and folders on your computer without having to navigate through multiple folders. However, sometimes you may need to find the actual location of a file or folder that is represented by a shortcut. In this article, we will show you how to open the file location on shortcuts using the CTRL+Double Left Click combination.
Step 1: Locate the shortcut
First, you need to locate the shortcut for which you want to find the file location. Shortcuts are usually represented by an icon with a small arrow in the bottom left corner. They can be found on your desktop, in the Start menu, or in any folder on your computer.
Step 2: Select the shortcut
Once you have located the shortcut, you need to select it by left-clicking on it once. The shortcut should now be highlighted or have a border around it to indicate that it is selected.
Step 3: Press CTRL+Double Left Click
With the shortcut selected, press and hold the CTRL key on your keyboard. While holding the CTRL key, double left-click on the shortcut using your mouse. This combination of CTRL+Double Left Click will open the file location of the shortcut.
Step 4: View the file location
After performing the CTRL+Double Left Click combination, a new File Explorer window will open, displaying the file location of the shortcut. The file location will be highlighted, making it easy for you to see where the actual file or folder is located on your computer.
Step 5: Navigate to the file or folder
Now that you have opened the file location, you can navigate to the actual file or folder. You can do this by double-clicking on the file or folder in the File Explorer window. If the file or folder is located within multiple subfolders, you may need to navigate through them to find the desired file or folder.
By following these steps, you can easily open the file location on shortcuts using the CTRL+Double Left Click combination. This can be helpful when you need to access the actual file or folder that a shortcut represents, especially if you are not familiar with the file's location on your computer.
References:
| Number | Source |
|---|---|
| 1 | Microsoft Support: Create or delete a shortcut |
| 2 | Microsoft Support: Keyboard shortcuts in Windows |