Make and use aliases on Mac
Create handy shortcuts to your favorite files, folders and apps
REQUIRES Files, folders or apps that you want easy access to
YOU WILL LEARN How to create aliases on your Mac
IT WILL TAKE 5 minutes
GENIUS TIP
When creating an alias, your pointer should turn into a curved black arrow as you drag the file or folder. If not, you’re just moving an item.
THERE WILL HAVE probably been many times when you’ve wanted to access a file or folder on your Mac without having to rummage around inside your computer to locate it. On occasions like that, aliases can be invaluable.
In short, an alias provides a shortcut to an item on your Mac. So, you could store a group of files inside a folder in your Documents folder, then create an alias of that folder on your desktop. Open the alias and you’ll be taken to the original location, with all the proper files in place. This is useful if you want to keep files in their original place while still having an easy way to access them. It also means there’s no need to duplicate files and folders and lose storage space on your Mac as a result.