How can you create shortcut in the Linux?

In Linux, creating shortcuts typically involves creating a symbolic link, which functions similarly to shortcuts in Windows. A symbolic link allows you to access a file or directory quickly from another location. Below are the steps to create a symbolic link in Linux using the command line:

1. Open a terminal: First, open a Linux terminal window.
2. Use the ln command: The ln command creates links, with the syntax:

ln -s [target file or directory] [shortcut]

The -s option specifies creating a symbolic link, not a hard link. 3. Examples:

• Suppose you have a file /usr/local/example.txt and you want to create a shortcut to it in your /home/username/Desktop directory. The command would be: ln -s /usr/local/example.txt /home/username/Desktop/example_link.txt
• If it's a directory, for example, to create a shortcut to /usr/local/myfolder on your desktop, the command would be: ln -s /usr/local/myfolder /home/username/Desktop/myfolder_link

1. Verify the shortcut: After creation, you can access the original file or directory by using the shortcut.

This method is advantageous because it is fast and space-efficient, as symbolic links themselves consume minimal disk space. Furthermore, any changes made to the original file are reflected via the symbolic link, which is particularly useful in multi-user environments.