Google Drive symlink

google-drive-symlink.md

To create a symlink to a Google Drive file or document there are a few methods.

You can right click the original file in the Google Drive UI and select Organize and then Add Shortcut

There are also keyboard shortcuts. These shortcuts will change/have changed as of August 1st, 2024. Prior to August 2024 you could select the document you want to symlink, then hit Shift+Z and you'll be presented with a menu to choose the folder you'd like to add a symlink to

After August 2024, the keyboard shortcut is

• For Windows and ChromeOS : Ctrl + Alt + R
• For Mac : Command + Option + R

https://support.google.com/drive/answer/2563044

z_example-google-drive-symlink.png

Thank you for sharing! Is it possible to use the mentioned method with Colab?

Thanks, this still works in 2023!

The shortcut has changed from shift + z to ctrl + alt + r on Windows/ChromeOS and command + option + r on MacOS.
https://support.google.com/drive/answer/2563044?hl=en&visit_id=638520439736323389-818996746&p=docslist_shortcuts&rd=1

@jstangroome Thank! I've updated the gist above to capture this.